Census Deferred in Manipur After High Court Order and Protests

Why in news

The Centre deferred census operations in Manipur following a High Court order and public protests regarding the National Register of Citizens (NRC) implementation.

Background

The census was originally scheduled to begin on September 1 but was halted due to local sentiments. The decision was finalized in a high-level meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Facts for Prelims

• BodyCensus of India: Conducted by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs.
• FactThe census is the primary source of data for planning and policy formulation in India.
• PlaceManipur: A North-Eastern state of India where the census was deferred.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges of conducting a census in conflict-prone regions and the role of federal cooperation in ensuring demographic accuracy.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• federal friction
• security concerns
• data integrity
• way forward: community engagement

Keywords: federalism · demographic data · public sentiment · administrative hurdles

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