Topic: Census 2021
Recent Updates on Census 2021
Central Government has postponed the first phase of the census and collection of details for updating the National Population Register (NPR) at least till September, 2022. Highlights Earlier...
What is ‘Sarna Code’ Resolution passed in Jharkhand Assembly? How is it related to Census 2021?
On November 11, 2020, the Jharkhand General Assembly passed a resolution demanding a separate ‘Sarna Code’ for Tribals. The proposal was tabled by Chief Minister Hemant Soren. The...
Census 2021 and NPR updation postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic
The GoI had planned to conduct Census 2021 in two phases. The first phase was scheduled between April-September 2020 and the second phase was scheduled in February 2021....
Centre finalizes 31 questions for Census 2021
As per the recent notification from the Centre, it has finalised a set of 31 questions to be asked during the collection of data for Census 2021. Some of the...
Firsts of Census 2021: Cereals eaten, transgender run houses
For the first time, the Census will collect data of transgenders headed houses. Also, the census will enquire about “Main cereal”, which is also included for the first... Census India-2021 to be conducted through Mobile App
The 16th Indian Census will begin on 1st April this year for which the Government of India has decided to move away from the traditional pen and paper...
Cabinet approves funds to update National Population Register
Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given in principal approval to clear budgetary allocation of Rs.8,754.23 crore for conducting Census of India, 2021, a Decennial...
Updation of National Population Register (NPR) gets Cabinet Approval
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi Chaired Union Cabinet has given its approval on Tuesday, 24th December 2019 for the updation of the National Population Register (NPR)....
2021 census through mobile application
Every 10 years the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs carry out the massive exercise to count different aspects of India’s...
Census 2021: Digital Collection of Data and Multipurpose Card Proposed
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has mooted the idea of a multipurpose identity card for citizens with all utilities such as Aadhaar, bank accounts, passport and driving licence....
Census 2021: Foundation stone of Janganana Bhawan (Census building) laid
Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of Janganana Bhawan or Census Building in New Delhi. It is the office of the census authority. The upcoming...
