Census 2027 to exclude Manipur due to ethnic violence as door-to-door enumeration begins
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Demographic data gaps and digital census methodology: a GS1 and GS3 study on census challenges.
Why in news
The Registrar General of India notified the commencement of the second phase of Census 2027, which notably excludes Manipur from the door-to-door enumeration due to ongoing ethnic violence.
Background
The Census 2027 is the first digital census in India, featuring 40 questions including data on caste and religion. Door-to-door enumeration is scheduled from January 25 to February 28, 2027, with a revisional round in March 2027.
Facts for Prelims
- FactCensus 2027 includes 40 questions, including caste and religion.
- PostRegistrar General of India serves as the Census Commissioner.
- FactDoor-to-door enumeration for Census 2027 is scheduled for January 25 to February 28, 2027.
- PlaceManipur is excluded from the door-to-door enumeration due to ethnic violence.
Prelims practice question
How many questions are included in the Census 2027, which is India's first digital census?
- (a)25
- (b)50
- (c)100
- (d)40
Show answer
Answer: (d) 40 — The Census 2027 features 40 questions, including data on caste and religion.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in conducting a comprehensive national census in conflict-affected regions and the implications of data gaps on policy formulation.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data integrity: Risk of skewed demographic profiles in regions with low enumeration coverage
- Security-Logistics trade-off: Balancing the safety of enumerators against the constitutional mandate for universal census coverage
- Policy impact: Difficulty in designing targeted welfare schemes for excluded populations without accurate population data
Keywords: Demographic data · Digital census · Data exclusion · Conflict-affected regions · Enumeration challenges
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