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Jun 16, 2025
Understanding India's 2027 census process
India's next census in 2027 is getting a major tech upgrade—it'll be fully digital, letting people fill out their own info through a mobile app. Along with beefed-up data security, this census will also bring back caste details for the first time since 1931.
TL;DR
Faster results and fewer errors
Going digital should mean faster results and fewer errors, with final numbers expected by December 2027. This gives policymakers up-to-date info to plan things like roads, schools, and healthcare—so decisions that affect your daily life could get smarter and more timely. It's a big step in making government work better through technology.