Census 2027: Registrar General of India asks States to appoint census functionaries by January 15, 2026
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Why in news
The Registrar General of India (RGI) has mandated that states and union territories appoint census functionaries by January 15, 2026, to facilitate the upcoming digital census.
Background
The RGI established the Census Management and Monitoring System (CMMS) web portal to oversee the census. The census will be conducted in two phases: House Listing and Housing Census (April-September 2026) and Population Enumeration (February 2027).
Facts for Prelims
- S&TCensus Management and Monitoring System (CMMS) is the web portal created for monitoring census activities.
- FactThe census will include caste enumeration and will be conducted as a digital exercise.
- FactThe Population Enumeration phase is scheduled for February 2027.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of a digital census in India and the challenges associated with ensuring data accuracy and privacy in large-scale population enumeration.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data integrity: Balancing the inclusion of caste enumeration with the need for accurate demographic profiling
- Digital divide: Ensuring equitable access and participation for rural populations in a digital-first census
- Privacy concerns: Managing the security of personal data within the CMMS web portal
Keywords: Demographic profiling · Digital governance · Data privacy · Census enumeration · Administrative decentralization
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