India begins its first digital census in 16 years and this time there's a big differenceIndia begins Census 2027 on April 1, 2026. This nationwide count is the first in 16 years and will be fully digital, using smartphones and ...
03 Apr, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Census: Self-enumeration in Delhi from April 1; Phase 2 to cover fertility, migration dataCensus 2027 data collection begins soon. Individual information remains confidential under law. The census will be conducted digitally in t...
02 Apr, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
First phase of Census to begin on April 1, no documents needed for process, govt saysCensus 2027: The first phase of the India Census will commence on April 1, 2026. Citizens will have the option for self-enumeration, allowi...
02 Apr, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
Census 2027 to offer self-enumeration optionIndia's Census 2027 introduces self-enumeration online, a first for the nation. Eligible citizens can submit their details digitally starti...
06 Mar, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
Census to be carried out in Gujarat in two phases from April; officers appointed for mega exerciseGujarat population census: The first phase of the HLO will be held from April to September this year, while the second phase of PE will tak...
14 Feb, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
Census 2027 to capture caste data; 33 parameters notifiedIn its notification, the RGI said the Centre has instructed all census officers to collect information on the notified items through the ho...
22 Jan, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Census 2027: Houselisting to be conducted across India from April 1 to September 30The Census 2027 houselisting phase is scheduled from April 1 to September 30. Each state and Union Territory will conduct this for 30 days....
07 Jan, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
Census 2027 rules on self-enumeration and others notifiedNew rules for Census 2027 are out. Online self-enumeration will be an option. State governments will appoint census officers. Caste enumera...
24 Dec, 2025, 12.06 AM IST
Pre-test exercise for 1st phase of Census 2027 to be conducted from Nov 10-30India's Population Census 2027 will begin with a pre-test from November 10 to 30, 2025. This exercise will evaluate all aspects of the upco...
16 Oct, 2025, 10.01 PM IST
Centre issues Census notification, to be held in two phasesIndia will conduct its 16th census in 2027. The census will include caste enumeration. The focus will be on caste rather than class. The ex...
17 Jun, 2025, 12.23 AM IST
Caste enumeration to be part of Census 2027: MHAThe Union Home Ministry has clarified that the Census 2027 will include caste enumeration, refuting claims that the gazette notification om...
16 Jun, 2025, 09.27 PM IST
Gazette notification on census 'damp squib'; silent on inclusion of caste: CongressCongress has termed the 16th census notification a 'damp squib'. The party questions the absence of caste inclusion details. Jairam Ramesh ...
16 Jun, 2025, 03.10 PM IST
Census: Indian govt notifies conducting population count from March 1, 2027India's next census is scheduled for 2027, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs. The reference date is March 1, 2027. Ladakh and snow-...
16 Jun, 2025, 12.19 PM IST
Census to begin Feb 2027, March 1 set as reference dateIndia's 16th Census is set for October 1, 2026, in snow-bound areas and March 1, 2027, elsewhere. The Home Ministry plans to issue a notifi...
04 Jun, 2025, 11.48 PM IST
Caste census exercise to start from March 1, 2027 across countryIndia will conduct a nationwide caste census starting March 1, 2027, with hilly states beginning earlier on October 1, 2026. The Union Cabi...
04 Jun, 2025, 06.02 PM IST
Centre plans to conduct census next year, no decision on caste yetThe Centre plans to conduct the delayed decadal census next year and complete it by 2026, updating the National Population Register. Discus...
28 Oct, 2024, 11.02 PM IST
Congress seeks all-party meet to get clarity on whether census would include enumeration of castesCongress requests an all-party meeting to clarify if the upcoming Census will include a comprehensive caste enumeration and be utilized to ...
28 Oct, 2024, 03.26 PM IST