2027 Census in two phases, significant for caste enumeration, delimitation exercise, and one-third reservation of seats for women.
The story so far: The Union Home Ministry has announced the next Census will be conducted in two phases and that the reference date for Census enumeration would be March 1, 2027.
Census is the process of collecting, compiling and analysing the population of the country. Right from Kautilya’s Arthashastra to the administrative report ‘Ain-i-Akbari’ during the reign of Mughal emperor Akbar, there have been references to population census.
Cabinet Committee decides on caste census for transformative governance, addressing inequities and enhancing democratic…
A provocative new book warns that counting castes may entrench them further instead of dismantling the system.
Government to finalise and notify caste-related questions before the second phase of Census 2027, set for early 2026.
Home Ministry confirms caste questions for Census 2027 will be announced before the second phase begins in September.
Learn how to self-enumerate for Census 2027 with this step-by-step guide for convenient online data submission.
The population count, which was delayed by five years, will include caste enumeration for the first time in a century.
