Participation of every citizen in Census 2027 vital: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the ongoing Census exercise is not just a government task but a responsibility of all citizens and participation of everyone is vital. In his monthly radio address 'Mann Ki Baat', Modi also said that all information provided by the people during the Census will remain secure and confidential, and appealed to all citizens to participate in the process and make the Census 2027 a success. "Friends, the national Census is not just a government task; it is a responsibility for all of us. Your participation is vital. The information you provide remains completely secure and confidential, protected by robust digital security," he said.
"Census 2027 has been made digital. All information is being recorded directly through digital means," he said. Modi said the personnel visiting people's homes are equipped with a mobile app and they will speak to everyone and enter the information right there. He said in states where self-enumeration has been completed, the work of house-listing by Census officials has already begun.
The Prime Minister also shared that the National Archives of India has digitised and made public over 20 crore invaluable documents. He highlighted that these documents include 7th-century Gilgit manuscripts written on Bhoj Patra, and an interesting 8th-century text, Siribhoovalay. The documents also include some significant letters related to Rani Lakshmibai, revealing some decisions she made in 1857.
 Modi exuded pride that two Indian cheese brands have received prestigious awards at an international cheese competition held in Brazil. He noted that a major change is taking place in India’s dairy sector and Indian cheese is making its mark globally. He cited the example of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kalari cheese, which is known as the “Mozzarella of Kashmir.” The Gujjar-Bakarwal community has been making and eating it for generations. Mr Modi mentioned “Chhurpi”, which is popular in Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Ladakh. He also spoke about “Topli Nu Paneer,” also known as “Surti Cheese” in Maharashtra and Gujarat. He stressed that modern technology is emerging, packaging is improving, and Indian products are meeting world standards. As a result, Indian cheese is now transcending the country’s borders and reaching global markets and restaurants. He expressed confidence that India’s taste, tradition, and quality will provide a new experience to people across the world.
PM Modi also lauded the country’s nuclear scientists for enhancing India’s pride with the Fast Breeder Reactor in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, achieving Criticality. Addressing the nation in his Mann Ki Baat programme on Akashvani, Modi said Criticality is the stage during which a reactor successfully attains a self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction for the first time. This stage signifies the reactor entering the operational phase.