PM Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat: Push for Census 2027, Call to Follow Buddha’s Path

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to the countrymen in the 'Mann Ki Baat' program for active participation in the 2027 census. He called it not just a government process but the responsibility of every citizen and assured that the information given by the people will remain completely safe and confidential. He said that this time the census process is being made digital, which will make the work more transparent.

What was said about the census?

The Prime Minister said that only correct data decides the direction of planning and development of a country. In such a situation, it is important that people give correct and complete information. He appealed to the people to cooperate when officials visit door to door and avoid giving any kind of wrong information.

What will be the change in the process this time?

PM Modi said that this time digital method will be used in the census. Officials will collect data through mobile app. Apart from this, people will also get the option to fill their information themselves, which will make the process easier and faster.

What new facility will people get?

He said that those who enter their information themselves will be given a unique ID. This ID will be received on mobile or email, which can later be verified by showing it to the officer.

What assurance was given regarding data security?

The Prime Minister laid special emphasis on the fact that people's data will remain completely safe. He said the information would be kept confidential and would be used only for government schemes and policies.

Why was Buddha's message mentioned?

In his address, PM Modi, while referring to the thoughts of Lord Buddha, said that in the kind of tension the world is going through today, the path of peace and restraint is necessary. He said that Buddha's message is as important today as it was before.

What did he say on beating retreat and scientific achievement?

Referring to the 'Beating Retreat' ceremony, the Prime Minister said that people are liking the increasing use of Indian tunes in it. Apart from this, he described the achievement of the fast breeder reactor in Kalpakkam as a big success of the country's scientists.

What was the overall message this time?

Two things clearly emerged in the Prime Minister's address - first, public participation in the census is very important and second, the country is progressing rapidly in the field of science and technology. He appealed to the people for cooperation and awareness to make Census 2027 a success.

What are the Key highlights from PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat?

• PM Modi said that census is not just government work but the responsibility of every citizen.
• People will get the option to fill the data online themselves (before the introduction of the enumerator).
• After filling the data, people will get a special ID (on email/mobile), through which verification will be done.
• PM said that India's space program is also progressing rapidly and it is contributing to nation-building.
• He described the Fast Breeder Reactor (Kalpakkam) as a “historic milestone” and said that it made completely with indigenous technology.
• Special emphasis on wind energy. He said, 'India's capacity is more than 56 GW and Fourth place in the world.

 Increasing share of Indian tunes in Beating Retreat

• Mention of special formation performance of different forces (Air Force, Navy, Army, CAPF)
• A point connecting technology and history
• National Archives digitalized more than 200 million documents
• Appeal to people to visit the portal