Door-to-door visit by Census enumerators in eight States/U.T.s from April 16
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Why in news
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced the commencement of door-to-door enumeration for the House Listing and Housing Operations (HLO) phase of the 2027 Population Census.
Background
The HLO phase begins on April 16th in eight states and union territories. This phase follows a 15-day self-enumeration period and involves enumerators collecting data for the first phase of the 2027 Population Census.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyMinistry of Home Affairs (MHA) is the nodal ministry for conducting the Population Census.
- FactThe House Listing and Housing Operations (HLO) is the first phase of the 2027 Population Census.
- PlaceThe HLO phase starts in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Goa, Karnataka, Lakshadweep, Mizoram, Odisha, Sikkim, and Delhi's NDMC area and Cantonment Board.
- FactThe door-to-door enumeration follows a 15-day self-enumeration period.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of accurate census data in formulating socio-economic policies and identifying demographic shifts in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data integrity: Ensuring accuracy in self-enumeration vs. physical verification
- Policy planning: Linking census-derived demographic data to targeted welfare schemes
- Logistical hurdles: Challenges in enumerating remote and high-density urban pockets
Keywords: Demographic transition · Data-driven governance · Socio-economic planning · Census enumeration
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