Caste enumeration in Ph-2, says Census Commissioner, Pg7

Key Highlights:

• Census 2027 will begin on April 1, with caste enumeration in the second phase, known as Population Enumeration (PE).
• The first phase, Houselisting and Housing Census (HLO), will focus on housing conditions and amenities.
• Self-enumeration will be available for 15 days before the first phase.
• The first phase is scheduled to be completed within 30 days between April and September.
• Census 2027 will cover 36 states and UTs, 784 districts, and 6,59,902 villages.
• The first set of Census data is expected to be available in 2027.

Detailed Insights:

• The Houselisting and Housing Census (HLO) will collect data on housing conditions, available amenities, and household assets.
• The second phase of the census will gather data on demographic, socio-cultural, and economic parameters, including migration and fertility.
• All individual data collected during the census exercise remains confidential and cannot be shared under the Right to Information Act.
• No documents will be collected during the census exercise to ensure privacy and confidentiality.
• The Registrar General and Census Commissioner has addressed concerns regarding the update of the National Population Register (NPR), stating that no decision has been taken yet.
• The Census notification is a legal requirement, and the issue of non-publication by the West Bengal government has been addressed.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Census: A complete enumeration of a population, usually recording demographic, economic, and social data.
• Houselisting: The process of systematically listing all buildings and structures in a given area.
• Enumeration: The procedure of systematically counting or listing all persons or items in a population.
• NPR (National Population Register): A register containing details of persons usually resident in India.