India, June 17 -- The notification of Census 2027 marks a significant step towards building an inclusive India
On June 16, 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah officially notified the commencement of India's 16th national Census - marking the eighth since independence - setting in motion what may become the most significant demographic exercise in the country's history. But this is not just another count of people and households. For the first time, the Indian Census will include caste enumeration, a move with potentially transformative implications for policymaking, governance, and political discourse. Originally scheduled for 2021, Census 2027 comes after a six-year delay, primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its prolonged disruptio...