Union Cabinet approves ₹11,718 crore for Census 2027
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The Union Cabinet approved ₹11,718 crore for the 2027 Census, which will be India's first-ever digital census.
Background
The Union Cabinet approved a budget of ₹11,718 crore for the 2027 Census. The exercise will be conducted in two phases starting in April and September 2026, with a population enumeration phase in February 2027.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe Union Cabinet approved ₹11,718 crore for the 2027 Census.
- S&TThe 2027 Census is designated as India's first-ever digital census.
- FactThe population enumeration phase of the census is scheduled for February 2027.
- PostNityanand Rai is the Minister of State for Home Affairs.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of transitioning to a digital census in India and the challenges associated with ensuring data privacy and accuracy in such a large-scale exercise.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data integrity: Ensuring accuracy of digital inputs across diverse linguistic and rural demographics
- Privacy concerns: Balancing the need for granular demographic data with individual data protection rights
- Infrastructure gap: Addressing digital divide issues in remote areas to ensure inclusive enumeration
Keywords: Digital Census · Demographic Data · Data Privacy · Population Enumeration · E-governance
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