Census 2027 first phase to have 33 questions
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Vulnerable sections (SC/ST, minorities, disabled, elderly, children)· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (RG&CCI) published the first phase questionnaire for the 2027 Census, which will be the first digital census in India.
Background
The 2027 Census will be conducted between April 1st and September 30th. The first phase questionnaire includes 33 questions covering house construction materials, household demographics, and access to amenities.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyRG&CCI: Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India is the body responsible for publishing the census questionnaire.
- FactThe first phase of the 2027 Census includes 33 questions.
- S&TThe 2027 Census will be India's first digital census, allowing for self-enumeration through a portal.
- FactThe 2027 Census will include the counting of caste.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of transitioning to a digital census and the implications of including caste data in the 2027 Census for social justice and policy planning.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data privacy: Balancing the security of personal demographic data with the requirement for accurate digital self-enumeration
- Policy precision: Utilizing caste-based data to refine the identification and targeting of beneficiaries for welfare schemes
Keywords: Digital Census · Demographic profiling · Self-enumeration · Social justice · Data integrity
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