India, April 1 -- Mapusa MLA Joshua De Souza has successfully completed the self-enumeration process for Census 2027, marking a key step in strengthening the country's data-driven governance framework. The process was carried out in the presence of Deputy Collector I Bardez Varsha Parab.

The initiative forms part of a nationwide effort to create a comprehensive and accurate database that will guide future planning and development. Reliable data collected through the Census plays a crucial role in shaping policies, improving governance, and ensuring that benefits reach all sections of society.

Highlighting the importance of the exercise, officials noted that the Census is not merely a statistical activity but a foundational tool for inf...