Rs 11,718 CR for Census 2027, Pg1

Key Highlights:

• The government has approved Rs 11,718 crore for Census 2027, the first digital census.
• Census 2027 will be conducted in two phases: houselisting (April-September 2026) and population enumeration (February 2027).
• Caste enumeration will be included in the Census 2027 during the second phase.
• 30 lakh field functionaries will be involved in completing the census exercise.
• Data will be collected through mobile applications available on Android and iOS.

Detailed Insights:

• The Census 2027 will be the 16th census in the series and the 8th since independence, marking a significant milestone as the first digital census.
• The census will collect data on various parameters including housing conditions, amenities, demography, religion, SC & ST status, language, literacy, economic activity, migration, and fertility.
• A dedicated Census Management & Monitoring System (CMMS) portal has been developed for real-time management and monitoring of the entire census process.
• The Houselisting Block (HLB) Creator web map application is being created for the Charge Officers, and the public will have the option for self-enumeration.
• The data collected from the caste census will be crucial for policy-making and social welfare schemes.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Census: A complete enumeration of a population, usually recording details of individuals.
• Houselisting: The process of listing and mapping all buildings used for residential or other purposes.
• Enumeration: The procedure of systematically determining and recording the number of elements in a population.