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India's Caste-Inclusive Census Set for 2027 Launch

6/5/2025

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India is set to finally embark on its long-awaited population census, now scheduled to wrap up by March 1, 2027. Originally planned for 2021, the census was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Notably, this census will gather caste information for the first time, addressing a deeply sensitive topic in Indian society, with the process kicking off in April 2026.

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Story summary

India is set to finally embark on its long-awaited population census, now scheduled to wrap up by March 1, 2027. Originally planned for 2021, the census was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Notably, this census will gather caste information for the first time, addressing a deeply sensitive topic in Indian society, with the process kicking off in April 2026.