Population and Associated Issues

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Inclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
2 Mar, 2026

Skill India as herculean challenges, Galgotian blunders, Pg6

CAG report reveals financial irregularities in Skill India scheme; experts propose skill loans, vouchers, and levies for effective implementation.

Population and Associated IssuesRepresentation of the People's Act
20 Feb, 2026

SIR in 22 States and U.T.s expected from April: EC, Pg1

Election Commission to conduct Special Intensive Revision of voter lists in 22 States/UTs starting April 2026, coordinating with Census 2027.

Inclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEconomics of Animal Rearing
10 Feb, 2026

Lessons about job creation from Misty Milk, Pg7

Erode's Misty Milk highlights credit constraints hindering SME growth, job creation despite demand and infrastructure availability.

Indian Society and Diversity of IndiaPopulation and Associated IssuesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism
9 Feb, 2026

‘Linguistic, cultural markers can solve caste enumeration riddle’, Pg12

Linguistic, cultural analysis can refine caste enumeration, accounting for variations and shared ancestry, says G.N. Devy, for Census 2026-27.

Population and Associated IssuesHealth SectorEducation Sector
8 Feb, 2026

Indians’ education better predicts adult mortality, Pg12

Study reveals education surpasses wealth in predicting adult mortality rates in India, highlighting education's crucial role in health outcomes.

Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and IssuesPopulation and Associated IssuesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable Sections
5 Feb, 2026

Denotified tribes seek constitutional recognition, separate Census entry, Pg12

Denotified tribes demand constitutional recognition and separate Census entry for better enumeration and welfare schemes implementation.

Population and Associated IssuesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
2 Feb, 2026

No NPR notification yet, but Budget allocates funds, Pg4

Budget allocates ₹6,000 crore for NPR and Census 2027 amidst controversy over potential NRC link and citizenship concerns.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance
28 Jan, 2026

In a first, private technical staff set to assist officials in digital Census, Pg10

India's 2027 Census to be digital-first with private tech staff assisting; enumerators to use mobile apps.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
28 Jan, 2026

Future of work: India’s youth under the new Codes, Pg7

New Labour Codes aim to formalize India's workforce, yet youth employment crisis persists with informal work and social security gaps.

Population and Associated IssuesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
27 Jan, 2026

Method to count caste during Census not yet decided, clarity likely by July: officials, Pg10

Caste enumeration methodology for Census 2027 delayed; final questionnaire expected by September amid opposition scrutiny and digital data collection.

Population and Associated IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
27 Jan, 2026

Mind the time, Pg6

RBI report highlights uneven demographic transition across Indian states, raising concerns about fiscal management, social security, and equitable development.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
24 Jan, 2026

‘Jurisdictional changes not allowed ahead of Census’, Pg8

Home Secretary directs states to freeze jurisdictional changes until March 2027 for Census 2027, ensuring data accuracy and administrative stability.

Population and Associated IssuesIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
24 Jan, 2026

Delimitation after 2027, redrawing power in India, Pg6

Delimitation exercise after 2027 census to redraw political power, impacting state representation and federal balance significantly.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance
24 Jan, 2026

Coming this year: Foundational Census phase seeking data on internet use & more, Pg18

India's 2026 Census to include digital data collection, self-enumeration, and caste enumeration after a six-year delay.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance
23 Jan, 2026

Questionnaire for first phase of Census notified, Pg14

Census 2027: 33 questions notified for first phase focusing on housing, household amenities, and digital data collection.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
23 Jan, 2026

Usage of LPG, smartphones among details to be sought during census, Pg6

RGI notifies 33 items for Census 2027, including LPG/PNG usage, smartphone access, and housing materials, enhancing data-driven governance.

Population and Associated IssuesVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
22 Jan, 2026

Nation's future starts with child's early learning, Pg13

India prioritizes early childhood education and foundational literacy through anganwadis, balvatikas, and NIPUN Bharat mission for enhanced human capital.

Population and Associated IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
12 Jan, 2026

Reimagining delimitation, Pg7

Southern states face political disadvantage as delimitation may reduce Lok Sabha seats due to population control measures.

Population and Associated IssuesEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
12 Jan, 2026

'Govt good at implementation, so new welfarism, infra took off. (Pvt investment) needs rule of law, not to weaponise state to target or favour' (Arvind Subramanian, former Chief Economic Advisor, and Devesh Kapur, Professor of South Asian Studies..., Pg18

Arvind Subramanian and Devesh Kapur analyze India's economic precociousness, welfare schemes, and the impact of political and cultural factors.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance
8 Jan, 2026

Census first phase to be held from April 1 to Sept. 30 this year, Pg12

India's Census 2027 first phase starts April 1, 2026, featuring digital data collection and caste enumeration for first time.

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