Census 2027: 'Janakshemam Censusiloode' Theme, 2-Phase Enumeration Starts with Online Self-Registration

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.

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.

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: 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.

PESA Act 1996 Implementation Key to Adivasi Trust Post-Maoism, Home Minister Sets 2031 Bastar Welfare Milestone

With India declared Maoist-free, the focus shifts to winning Adivasi trust through constitutional governance, especially the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996. The Home Minister's 2031 target for Bastar's welfare hinges on genuine implementation of PESA, which grants decisive powers to Gram Sabhas over resources and identity.

Women's Reservation Bill 2026 Defeated in Lok Sabha; Nari Shakti Vandan Act 2023 Awaits Implementation Based on Census & Delimitation

The recent defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, which sought to implement 33% reservation for women in legislatures, has reignited the debate on political representation. This news is critical for aspirants as it connects the historical legislative journey, the 2023 Nari Shakti Vandan Act, and the constitutional framework (Articles 15, 330A, 332A) in a single current affairs issue.

Assam UCC Bill 2026: Mandatory Marriage Registration, 21/18 Minimum Age, Polygamy Ban, Excludes Scheduled Tribes

Assam has introduced a state-level Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill that seeks to standardize personal laws on marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships. While banning polygamy and setting a minimum age, it excludes Scheduled Tribes and protects religious and customary marriage rights, sparking political debate on federalism and uniformity.