Latest News About Census Of India

Here’s the latest I can share about the Census of India:

• The 16th Census of India (2026–27) is underway, with the first phase focusing on House Listing and Housing and the second phase on Population Enumeration planned for 2027. This follows delays from the COVID-19 period and represents the formal refresh of demographic data across states and UTs.[1][3]
• India began early preparations and notifications in 2025, including tendering for printing and distribution of census materials, and outlining that data will be collected in multiple languages with a potential self-enumeration option via web portals in some regions.[3][6]
• Reports and coverage note that caste-related data collection is part of the agenda for the 2027 census in several discussions and media outlets, reflecting ongoing debates about census scope and data privacy considerations.[2][6]

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