For the first time, Census 2027 will exclude data on begging, omitting the 'beggars and vagrants' category due to minimal returns in previous census records.
This change was made after 2011 Census
Aug 25, 2026
03:07 pm
What's the storyThe upcoming Census 2027 will not collect separate data on begging, a first in India's census history.
The category "beggars and vagrants, etc." has been dropped from the list of "non-economic activity" in the new questionnaire, TOI reported.
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