Census 2027 enters next phase as RGI notifies second nationwide pre-testIndia's Census 2027 is progressing with the second pre-test for population enumeration scheduled from July 6-18, 2026, in select areas. Thi...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
Census 2027 reaches 5 more states; 1.44 crore households complete digital self-enumerationCensus 2027's houselisting phase is now active in five states and union territories. House-to-house enumeration is ongoing in eleven more r...
17 May, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Canada Census 2026 Explained: Why sexual orientation is being asked and what penalties you could face for not filling census form?Canada's 2026 Census of Population and Agriculture has commenced data collection. For the first time, residents will be asked about their s...
05 May, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Caste details to be captured in Census 2027 household phaseCensus 2027 will gather caste information during the household listing in February. Individuals not falling into SC or ST categories can sp...
23 Jan, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
Pre-testing exercise held for new household income surveyIndia's statistics ministry pre-tested its National Household Income Survey, a first-ever pan-India initiative to measure household income,...
13 Oct, 2025, 11.48 PM IST
Rural Consumer Confidence Survey reveals optimism in income and spending for 2025A Reserve Bank of India study indicates that rural Indian households anticipate improved earnings and maintain strong spending sentiment, p...
22 Apr, 2025, 07.59 PM IST
Mapping economic data: From macro to micro, official statistics coverage set for a deeper dive soonThe Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) plans to come up with district-level estimates by onboarding states and als...
14 Sep, 2024, 05.30 AM IST
Controversy over India's official data: Reasons and how to avoid unnecessary criticismUnnecessary public criticism and confusion can be easily avoided in future if data is published on a timely basis and government agencies s...
03 Apr, 2023, 11.42 PM IST
Spend trend: Consumption survey to include electronics, online shoppingIndia will now be keeping tabs on your spending online, electronic products such as mobile phones and Covid management products, as part of...
01 Aug, 2022, 12.23 AM IST
Labour Survey rejig to measure women participation betterThe standing committee on economic statistics is deliberating revamp of the questionnaire used for the Periodic Labour Force Survey.
27 Sep, 2021, 07.56 AM IST
Caste count not till decadal census 2021 is completedPolitical parties have renewed the demand for a caste census and for the detailed data to be made public. However, the Modi government will...
20 Aug, 2021, 07.10 AM IST
Official employment survey may capture migrationThe ministry of statistics and programme implementation is examining changes that may need to be carried out to assess the extent of unempl...
27 May, 2020, 03.49 PM IST
Socio Economic Caste Census-2021 to define eligibility of rural household for benefits under government schemesA government official told ET that deliberations are on in the rural development ministry to rework 25 existing parameters under SECC, and ...
17 Mar, 2020, 07.31 AM IST
Government taking steps for better tribal planThe Narendra Modi government is all set to initiate a survey of all tribal households to gauge socio-economic and behavioural aspects of tr...
15 Jan, 2016, 06.48 AM IST
Delhi BJP draws up 7-point questionnaire for greater connectDrawn up as part of its efforts to connect with Delhiites, BJP will distribute the questionnaire to the households in the city.
07 Jun, 2014, 01.09 AM IST
- Census of India 2011: Registrar General of India manages it without glitches
Conducting India's once-a-decade census is a logistical nightmare, but the Registrar General of India has taken several steps to implement ...
01 Apr, 2011, 12.44 PM IST
- NID helps make census 2011 brighter, better
The Census Commissioner’s office has sought professional help to design their schedules and questionnaires for the first time.
22 Jun, 2010, 08.22 AM IST