Census 2027: Caste Recording and New Data Fields
Summary
- The Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (RG&CCI) has notified 40 questions for the second phase of Census 2027.
- 13 new data fields have been added to the Census 2027 questionnaire, which were not part of the Census 2011 questionnaire.
- Caste recording will be a part of the Census 2027, with specific questions to be asked in the second phase.
Key Facts
- · Census 2027
- · 40 questions notified by RG&CCI
- · 13 new data fields added
- · Caste recording included
Why it matters
The Census data is used for planning and policy-making at the national and state levels, and the addition of new data fields will provide more detailed information about the population.
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