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India • Jun 15, 2025

Amit Shah reviews upcoming India census preparations

Union Home Minister Amit Shah just checked in on how things are shaping up for the 2026 Census. This time, it's happening in two phases—Houselisting and Population Enumeration—and, for the first time since 1931, caste details will be included. The data collected will help shape future policies and decide how constituencies are drawn.

TL;DR

This census is a big deal

This census is a big deal: it'll use digital tools (even letting people fill out their own info), and nearly 34 lakh people will be working to gather accurate data across India. It also helps update the National Population Register, which hasn't been refreshed since 2010. In short, this massive project will influence everything from government schemes to political boundaries—so what gets counted really counts!