LIVE: Modi Cabinet Clears Rs 11,718 Budget For Census 2027, Ashwini Vaishnaw Addresses Press

Описание: In a landmark move, the Union Cabinet approved Rs 11,718 crore for Census 2027, marking India’s first fully digital census. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted that this investment will modernize the nation’s foundational data-collection exercise, replacing traditional paperwork with mobile and web-based processes. The funding will support app development, nationwide digital infrastructure, and tools to ensure accurate demographic insights across the country amid rapid urbanization and technological changes. Census 2027 will be conducted in two phases: House Listing from April to September 2026, followed by Population Enumeration in February 2027. The Cabinet emphasized that this initiative strengthens India’s ability to gather precise, real-time population data, ensuring comprehensive planning and informed decision-making for future governance and development.

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