Census 2027 to Have 40 Questions, Including Details of Caste, COVID Vaccination, ID Proofs
Officials will gather 40 categories of information, including caste, Aadhaar, bank accounts and vaccination details, to build a more detailed digital census dataset.
- On Friday, The Union Government notified 40 questions for Population Census 2027, requiring respondents to record their "Caste" during the Population Enumeration exercise beginning August 17 in snow-bound regions.
- Census Commissioner officials stated respondents will record caste in an "open column," marking the first time caste enumeration occurs in Independent India beyond Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes. This follows pre-tests in 16 States and Union Territories.
- New requirements include identification details such as Aadhaar Number, Voter ID, Passport, and Mobile Number, alongside Bank Accounts and Covid-19 Vaccination status. These additions expand the questionnaire's scope significantly.
- Field work begins August 17 in Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, backed by Rs 11,718 crore approved by The Union Cabinet. Population Enumeration continues nationwide in February 2027.
- Officials will collect detailed socio-economic Information including literacy status, Highest educational level, and Occupation. Additional questions address migration, marital Status, and employment availability for marginal and non-workers.
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Census 2027: Centre notifies 40 questions; caste, covid vaccination on list
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Caste, Covid jab: What citizens have to answer in Census 2027
The Centre has notified 40 questions for the upcoming Census 2027, including caste and place of Covid vaccination, marking the first time caste details will be collected as part of the decadal exercise. The population enumeration will be a fully digital process, with an option for self-enumeration.
Census 2027: Ministry of Home Affairs Notifies 40 Questions to Be Asked Through Household Schedule
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has notified a set of 40 questions for the Household Schedule to be used in connection with the Census of India 2027. The purpose is to collect the required household-level information systematically for the conduct of the Census 2027. India News | Census 2027: Ministry of Home Affairs Notifies 40 Questions to Be Asked Through Household Schedule.
Caste, Covid vaccination centre: What citizens have to answer in Census 2027
The Centre has finalised the 40-question Census 2027 form, including caste, religion, Aadhaar and Covid-19 vaccination details. The exercise will mark the first caste count in the decennial Census and will be conducted through digital systems.
Census 2027: Centre clears 40 questions, caste and Aadhaar details on list
Among the more significant inclusions are questions on Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and caste, as well as details of father and mother, disability, place of birth, place of last residence, reason for migration and duration of stay after migration.
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