Self-enumeration Portal (SEP) is a nation-wide digital census's data collection process and management platform initially launched by the Government of Pakistan. Self-enumeration Portal is the first digital initiative taken by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) to make it possible for Pakistani residents to take part in the digital census from the convenience of their own homes.[1][2]
Type of site | Web portal |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | , |
| Owner | Government of Pakistan |
| URL | https://self.pbs.gov.pk/welcome |
| Registration | Required |
| Launched | February 2023 |
| Current status | Active |
The portal is one of the innovation and convenience in digital census that has brought in Statistical System of Pakistan, through Self Enumeration portal, it is easy to enter household information. Pakistan become the first nation in South Asia to provide the option of self-enumeration after it reaches this milestone.[3][4]
History
editThe portal is a joint accomplishment of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), Pakistani provincial governments, the military forces of Pakistan, and the National Telecom Corporation (NTC). The Self-enumeration Portal for the population and housing census 2023, was launched by Federal Minister of Information Technology and Telecommunications (IT & Telecom) Syed Aminul Haque in February 2023.[5][6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Press of Pakistan, APP (20 Feb 2023). "Amin inaugurates "SELF ENUMERATION PORTAL" for digital census". Associated Press of Pakistan.
- ^ "Field activities in connection with first-ever Digital Census start across country". www.radio.gov.pk. Retrieved 2023-03-02.
- ^ news Desk (2023-02-21). "Self-enumeration portal launched, will remain open till March 3". Pakistan Observer. Retrieved 2023-03-02.
- ^ "Self-numeration portal for digital census inaugurated". Daily Times. 2023-02-21. Retrieved 2023-03-02.
- ^ Qureshi, Zubair (February 21, 2023). "Self-enumeration portal launched, will remain open till March 3". Pakistan Observer.
- ^ Bhatti, Rizwan (2023-02-28). "SBP decides to convene emergent MPC meeting this week". Brecorder. Retrieved 2023-03-02.