Haryana has begun comprehensive preparations for Census 2027, marking the state's first fully digital census. The Chief Secretary chaired a meeting to review administrative, logistical, and operational arrangements. To ensure data accuracy, all administrative boundaries have been frozen until census completion. Phase I, the House-listing and Housing Census, is set to begin on May 1, 2026. District officials will be briefed on timelines and responsibilities, with inter-departmental coordination emphasized for success.