JNM Correspondent Hardeep Jamwal, Jammu
The self-enumeration process launched in Jammu and Kashmir as part of the 2026 Census has received enthusiastic public support. Over 6.67 lakh households participated in the digital self-enumeration campaign, placing Jammu and Kashmir at eighth place nationally. Jammu and Kashmir ranked first among Union Territories.
People from all 22 districts of the state participated enthusiastically in the first phase of the census, conducted by the Census Department from May 17 to May 31. According to officials, 667,517 households registered their census information online during this period. Of these, approximately 60 percent were from the Jammu division and approximately 40 percent from the Kashmir division.
In terms of district-wise performance, Pulwama secured the highest participation, securing the first place. Following this, Jammu district came in second, and Kulgam in third. Officials say that the active participation of the people proves that the state is rapidly adopting digital services.
According to the Census Department, data of approximately 3.5 million people has been collected through self-enumeration so far, representing approximately 30 to 40 percent of the state’s total population. This achievement has placed Jammu and Kashmir ahead of several larger states and union territories.
Following the success of the first phase, the second phase of the census has now begun. This phase will run from June 1 to July 30, during which census officials will go door-to-door to verify the information entered by people and lock in the final data. Special teams have been deployed across the state for this purpose.
Officials have assured citizens that all information provided during the census will be kept completely confidential. They have also urged people not to share their bank account details, passbooks, ATMs, PAN numbers, or other financial information with anyone. For any assistance related to the census, citizens can contact the helpline number 1855.
The administration described the success of the first phase of the digital census in the state as a significant achievement and expressed hope that similar cooperation will continue in the second phase.
