Census 2027 To Be First Fully Digital Census With Self-Enumeration From July 17-31, House Listing In August

Census 2027 Launched as India's First Digital Census, Includes Caste Enumeration and Forest Villages for First Time

The first phase of India's first digital Census 2027 has been launched in Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant shift in data collection methodology. The exercise, crucial for data-driven planning, includes for the first time the enumeration of caste and forest villages, providing a more comprehensive demographic and social database for policy formulation.

Census 2027 Launches Digital Self-enumeration on May 17, Adds 4 New Questions on Internet, Smartphone, Water, Cereal

India's first digital Census in 15 years begins with voluntary self-enumeration from May 17, introducing four new socio-economic indicators. This landmark data collection, crucial for policy formulation and governance, will be followed by mandatory door-to-door enumeration in June. Aspirants must note the new questions, legal backing, and technological shift.

Census 2027: Caste Data After 1951, NRI Exclusion & Digital Enumeration for Lok Sabha Delimitation

The 2027 Census will be India's first fully digital enumeration, incorporating caste data for the first time since Independence. Its population figures will be used for the next Lok Sabha delimitation, raising critical questions about the exclusion of 1.58 crore Non-Resident Indians and the challenges of self-enumeration.

Census 2027 to Include Caste Enumeration for First Time Since 1931, SC Dismisses Petition Against It

The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition against the caste census, a part of the delayed Census 2027. This marks the first nationwide caste enumeration since 1931, a significant shift in India's approach to caste data for welfare and representation, while reigniting the debate on creating a casteless society.

Sikkim Becomes India's First Fully Paperless State Judiciary Under e-Courts Project to Enhance Access to Justice

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant declared Sikkim as the nation's first fully paperless state judiciary, a landmark achievement under the e-Courts Project. This digital transformation aims to dismantle geographical and financial barriers for litigants in mountainous terrains, marking a critical shift from physical records to a vibrant digital ecosystem essential for sustaining the rule of law.

Uttar Pradesh to Conduct Caste Enumeration Alongside 2026 Census Under Ordinary Residence Principle

The Uttar Pradesh census director has confirmed the state's upcoming census will include caste enumeration. This is a significant administrative move with major implications for social justice, policy formulation, and political representation in India's most populous state.

Constitution Amendment Bills Seek Women's Reservation, Remove 1971 Census Freeze for Lok Sabha Seat Allocation

A legislative package comprising a Constitution Amendment Bill and Delimitation Bill proposes to implement women's reservation while fundamentally altering the basis of Lok Sabha seat allocation among states. The removal of the 1971 Census freeze could disadvantage states with lower population growth, highlighting a critical federal concern.

Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 Defeated in Lok Sabha, Fails to Secure 352 Votes for Delimitation Based on 2011 Census

A major constitutional amendment bill to redraw Lok Sabha constituencies based on the 2011 Census has been defeated, highlighting the critical parliamentary safeguard for structural changes. This event underscores the complex interplay between delimitation, women's reservation, and federal representation, making it a vital case study for polity and governance aspirants.