Question 1

What is Census 2027?

Accepted Answer

Census 2027 is India's next national census, conducted in two phases: the House Listing and Housing Census, followed by Population Enumeration. It is the once-in-a-decade count that decides how every community, including Jains, is represented in official data.

Question 2

What are the two phases of Census 2027?

Accepted Answer

Phase 1 is the House Listing and Housing Census (April to September 2026), covering house condition, amenities and assets. Phase 2 is the Population Enumeration (February 2027), which records demographic and individual details, including religion.

Question 3

When will Census 2027 happen?

Accepted Answer

Phase 1 (House Listing) runs from 1 April 2026 through September 2026 across different states. Phase 2 (Population Enumeration) is scheduled for February 2027. The reference date is 1 March 2027 (1 October 2026 for snow-bound areas).

Question 4

What happens in Phase 1?

Accepted Answer

Phase 1 has 33 questions notified by the Official Gazette, covering house structure, usage, the number of persons normally residing in the household, household head, amenities, assets and mobile number. There is no religion question in Phase 1; that comes in Phase 2.

Question 5

What information is collected in Phase 2?

Accepted Answer

Phase 2 (Population Enumeration) collects demographic details, socio-economic status, education, migration and fertility data for each individual. This is the phase where religion is recorded. Exact dates and questions will be notified in due course.

Question 6

Why does Census 2027 matter so much?

Accepted Answer

Three reasons. One, the census happens once in 10 years; the next opportunity is around 2037. Two, Phase 2 records religion, and that single entry shapes how the community is seen in policy and planning for a decade. Three, for the first time self-enumeration is available, so every household can take part directly.

Question 7

What is self-enumeration (SE)?

Accepted Answer

Self-enumeration lets you fill your own household information on the official government portal using your mobile number and OTP. After submitting, you receive a SEID (Self-Enumeration ID). An enumerator will still visit to authenticate the data; self-enumeration is preparation, not completion.

Question 8

How do I do self-enumeration for Census 2027?

Accepted Answer

Visit the official SE portal, log in with your mobile number, identify your location on the map, fill your household details and submit. You then receive a Self-Enumeration ID (SEID). Share that SEID with the enumerator during their field visit so your data is confirmed and included in the Census.

Question 9

What is SEID?

Accepted Answer

When you fill your household information on the Census App or SE portal, you receive a Self-Enumeration ID (SEID). Keep it safe. When the census officer visits your home, give them this SEID so they can authenticate your filled details and register you in Phase 1.

Question 10

Why does the officer still visit after self-enumeration?

Accepted Answer

Because self-enumeration is preparation; final validation happens through enumerator authentication. Receiving a SEID does not mean the process is complete. The enumerator visit is mandatory whether or not self-enumeration was done.

Question 11

Is Census 2027 data secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Census data is collected and protected under the Census Act, 1948. Necessary data-security measures have been put in place for both the Mobile App and the Self-Enumeration portal.

Question 12

Does the census form have “Jain” as an option?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Jain is listed as a distinct religion category in the census household schedule and has been reported separately in past census religion releases. If you are Jain, the correct entry is simply: Religion, Jain.

Question 13

What is the most important thing to do during the census?

Accepted Answer

If you are Jain, clearly answer “Religion: Jain” for every member of your household when asked in Phase 2. That single, clear answer is what this campaign is about.

Question 14

If I am Jain, can I just write Hindu because it is easier?

Accepted Answer

No. The census has Jain as its own official option. Writing Hindu when you are Jain quietly removes your family from the Jain count. Our temples, festivals and traditions are Jain, and the form respects that with its own category. You can hold that with pride without disagreeing with anyone.

Question 15

Do I need to change my surname or gotra?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not. There is no need to change your surname, gotra or family identity. The census records religion based on what the household states, not on surname. This is a common myth.

Question 16

Many Jains have non-Jain surnames. Does that confuse the count?

Accepted Answer

Many Jain families use surnames common across communities, as they have for generations. The census records religion based on what the household states, not on the surname. The single most important step is to clearly answer “Religion: Jain” when asked.

Question 17

Should Digambar and Shwetambar do anything different?

Accepted Answer

No. Across all paths within the Jain tradition, Digambar, Shwetambar, Murtipujak, Sthanakvasi, Terapanth and others, the census entry is the same: Religion, Jain. The campaign treats every Jain sampradaya as equal.

Question 18

Will writing Jain cause any harm or loss of benefits?

Accepted Answer

No. The census is statistical counting, not a benefit-allocation mechanism. Existing legal status, schemes and identity documents are not changed by what you write. Jains have been counted as a separate religion category for decades.

Question 19

Am I legally required to answer census questions?

Accepted Answer

Under the Census Act, a census officer may ask questions as directed by government instructions, and you are legally bound to answer to the best of your knowledge and belief.

Question 20

Is census data confidential?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Census Act states that census records and schedules are not open to inspection and are not admissible as evidence in civil proceedings, except in limited cases specified by law.

Question 21

Why does correct counting matter for a small community?

Accepted Answer

Smaller communities are the ones most affected when data is unclear. Visibility in the official count shapes how community institutions, heritage sites and traditions are recognised in policy and planning for years. Being a smaller share of the population is exactly why correct counting matters more, not less.

Question 22

Our survey is already done, the BLO came. Was that the census?

Accepted Answer

Not every survey is the census. A BLO visit, a state survey or a caste survey are different processes. Census counting is valid only when, during the official census period, an official census representative completes the household process and the required verification happens. The enumerator visit is mandatory whether or not self-enumeration was done.

Question 23

What can one person do for this campaign?

Accepted Answer

Ensure your own household is counted correctly, prepare your immediate family, and spread awareness in your circle. You do not need to do anything big; making sure correct counting happens, household by household, is what builds the chain.

Question 24

What is the 4 families call?

Accepted Answer

Every Jain has four grandparental natal families: paternal-paternal, paternal-maternal, maternal-paternal and maternal-maternal. The 4 families call is a simple mission, reach out to all four and make sure every household is ready for Census 2027. It is finite, doable, and one of the highest-impact actions a single person can take.

Question 25

I only have one hour a week. What can I do?

Accepted Answer

One hour is plenty. You can forward campaign messages to your four family branches, share the helpline 92898-11008 in your WhatsApp groups, or call one mandir trustee to suggest a small self-enumeration camp. Consistent small actions compound.

Question 26

What is a mandir self-enumeration camp?

Accepted Answer

A mandir SE camp is a one-hour gathering at your local mandir, upashray or society where 5 to 10 families self-enumerate together with help. One small camp typically results in 10 to 50 households correctly counted in a single sitting.

Question 27

How can sant or muni shri help?

Accepted Answer

Sant and muni shri play one of the most important roles, through a line or two in pravachan that reaches thousands of devotees, awareness compounds enormously. A Sant Kit with verified, sect-blind talking points is available so every saint across our sampradayas can speak about Census 2027 with clarity. Reach out via 92898-11008.

Question 28

How can women in the community help?

Accepted Answer

Women are often the strongest connectors across families and across the four branches. A mother, sister or daughter making one round of calls to the four family branches typically reaches more households than any other action. Mahila mandals at mandirs are among the most effective places to host SE awareness camps.

Question 29

How do I become a volunteer (Jain Janganna Saathi)?

Accepted Answer

Register on the official LEJC site with your name, phone number and area. A Saathi spreads verified awareness, helps families prepare, assists with self-enumeration and reminds people to answer “Religion: Jain” clearly. You do not need to be an expert to help.

Question 30

Why should I trust LEJC?

Accepted Answer

LEJC is an independent, non-political civic awareness initiative. It does not collect personal data, does not submit anyone's census on their behalf, and does not ask for money. The actual census happens through the official government portal and enumerators; LEJC's only role is awareness.

Question 31

Is this a scam or fundraising?

Accepted Answer

No. The campaign emphasises time and awareness, not money. If anyone uses LEJC's name to ask for donations or payments, please verify through the official helpline 92898-11008 or the official website before responding.

Question 32

What is the campaign helpline number?

Accepted Answer

The campaign helpline is 92898-11008. You can give a missed call from any phone at no charge, and the system connects you back on WhatsApp with the right information for your area. Share this number widely in your family and mandir groups.

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