India Sets 40 Questions for 2027 Census, Including Caste and SC/ST Status

The Ministry of Home Affairs has notified 40 questions for the upcoming 2027 Census, outlining the data points that will be collected from households across the country. The questionnaire will cover a range of demographic details, including age, sex, marital status, education, and employment, while also incorporating questions on caste and the status of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The inclusion of these social categories is intended to provide updated and granular data that can inform policy decisions and resource allocation. The census is scheduled to be conducted in 2027, with data collection expected to commence in the coming months and final results projected for release in 2028.