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India Commences 2027 Census; First Caste Question Since Independence
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 08:16 AM
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India has begun the nationwide population count for 2027, with a 40‑question questionnaire that includes a caste query for the first time since independence.
India has officially launched the 2027 Census today, marking the first nationwide population count since 2022.
The government has deployed over 1.5 million enumerators across the country to collect data from every household.
The 40‑question questionnaire covers basic demographics, employment, education, and housing, and notably includes a caste question for the first time since independence.
Including caste data is expected to help policymakers design targeted welfare schemes and monitor social equity.
The government has deployed over 1.5 million enumerators across the country to collect data from every household.
The 40‑question questionnaire covers basic demographics, employment, education, and housing, and notably includes a caste question for the first time since independence.
Including caste data is expected to help policymakers design targeted welfare schemes and monitor social equity.