Census 2027: States asked to identify vulnerable areas, keep biased enumerators out
GS2राजव्यवस्था · शासन · अंतर्राष्ट्रीय संबंध· Vulnerable sections (SC/ST, minorities, disabled, elderly, children)· Prelims + Mains·
चर्चा में क्यों
The Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (RG&CCI) instructed State Directorates to identify vulnerable populations and ensure unbiased enumeration to prevent inaccuracies in the 2027 Census.
पृष्ठभूमि
The Census is being conducted in two phases: Housing Listing and Housing Census (HLO) from April 1 to September 30, followed by Population Enumeration in February 2027. The RG&CCI has prioritized the use of teachers and local officials as enumerators to ensure accuracy.
प्रीलिम्स के लिए तथ्य
- संस्थाRG&CCI: Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India is the authority overseeing the census exercise.
- तथ्यCensus 2027 Phase 1 (HLO): April 1 to September 30.
- तथ्यCensus 2027 Phase 2 (Population Enumeration): February 2027.
- पदPreferred enumerators include teachers and local officials familiar with the area.
मेन्स के लिए
Q. Discuss the importance of ensuring demographic accuracy in the Census and the measures required to mitigate biases in data collection from vulnerable populations.
उत्तर के आयाम
- Data integrity: Risk of legal challenges and policy failures due to omission of marginalized groups
- Institutional bias: Need for neutral enumeration to prevent communal or political interference in data
- Logistical strategy: Leveraging local officials and teachers to navigate complex socio-political terrains
कीवर्ड: Demographic accuracy · Data integrity · Vulnerable populations · Enumeration bias · Policy planning
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