2021 Indian census delayed due to COVID-19, planned for digital self-enumeration without caste data inclusion.

The Indian government is set to conduct its decadal census, the first since 2011, but has not decided on including caste data. Originally planned for April 2020, the census was delayed due to COVID-19. This upcoming census will be digital, allowing self-enumeration, and will include 31 questions related to demographics and household amenities. The data is crucial for policy-making and the implementation of the Women's Reservation Act.

September 15, 2024
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