Why India's 2027 Census is a Crucial Turning Point
India's first digital Census in 2027 will provide vital data for governance but risks political upheaval over delimitation and caste. A mixed blessing for democracy.
India's first digital Census in 2027 will provide vital data for governance but risks political upheaval over delimitation and caste. A mixed blessing for democracy.
Sultanpur National Park's 2026 bird census reveals 69 waterbird species, the highest diversity since 2023. Experts warn human disturbance threatens numbers. Read more on conservation efforts.
Gurgaon gears up for its first fully digital census in 2027, using a mobile app and online portal for self-enumeration. Learn about the two-phase schedule and key officials.
India's much-delayed national census begins on April 1, 2026, with lakhs of enumerators set to collect crucial data. Discover the scale and unique challenges of Census 2027.
Chhattisgarh initiates prep for India's first digital Census 2027, featuring self-enumeration. Key dates and details for the state's landmark population count revealed.
Asian Waterbird Census reveals a 50% drop in bird population at Dhanauri wetland near Noida. Encroachment and upcoming airport threaten this key migratory stop. Urgent conservation needed.
Odisha prepares for the first Census phase in April-May with over 1 lakh enumerators & 15,000 supervisors. Door-to-door data collection to begin for housing details. #OdishaCensus #Census2027
India gears up for its first paperless, fully digital census in 2026. This tech-driven initiative promises faster data collection and real-time insights, marking a historic shift in national population counting.
The Union Home Ministry has set the schedule for the first digital Census of India 2027, starting with housing listing from April 1. Read key details on self-enumeration, timeline, and budget.
Haryana government freezes administrative boundaries in Mahendragarh district to ensure accurate Census 2021 data. No changes to villages or municipal areas permitted.
Odisha finalizes schedule for Census 2027. House listing in April-May 2025, population enumeration in Feb-Mar 2027. Key decisions made at state coordination meeting.
The Ministry of Home Affairs announces the first phase of Census 2027 will be conducted between April and September. The exercise will also update the National Population Register. Get the full details.
India's 16th Census house-listing starts April 1, 2026. For the first time, households can self-enumerate online. Get all details on the digital-first approach and new questions.
The Ministry of Home Affairs announces the houselisting phase for Census 2027 will run April-September 2026, with a new self-enumeration option. Get all details here.
India's Census 2027 begins with houselisting from April 1 to September 30, 2026. For the first time, citizens can self-enumerate online. Discover key dates and what this digital census means for you.
Chhattisgarh initiates formal preparations for India's first fully digital Census 2027. Key dates, digital self-enumeration, and state-wide coordination plans revealed. Read for details.
Haryana's Education Department directs all government schools to submit detailed staff information by July 31, 2024, for the upcoming 2027 census. Get the full story on the state's preparatory measures.
Asian Waterbird Census spots over 9,000 birds along Yamuna floodplains, but warns of severe threats from pollution, mining, and habitat degradation. Read the full report.
Asian Waterbird Census in Delhi records 9,000+ birds but warns of habitat threats from mining, pollution, and degradation. Experts call for urgent conservation action.
India will not send a jiu-jitsu team to the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Key factors include governance issues, low medal prospects, and failure to meet new govt criteria. Full details inside.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary SP Goyal announces a freeze on all administrative units from 2026-2027 to facilitate the 2027 Census. Over 6 lakh personnel to be deployed for digital data collection.
The Asian Waterbird Census 2026 shows a worrying drop in species and numbers at Surajpur and Yamuna wetlands. Experts blame pollution and human disturbance. Read the full report.
The annual Asian Waterbird Count in Arunachal Pradesh kicks off with a rare Mandarin duck sighting at Siikhe Lake in Ziro. Discover the key wetlands being surveyed and the conservation efforts.
Haryana government halts changes to administrative units for the state's first digital census, ensuring accurate data collection. Learn about the key directives and their impact.
The Indian women's hockey team capped off 2025 with impressive continental performances, securing silver at the Asian Champions Trophy and a dominant Asian Games gold, renewing their resolve for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics.
Indian archer Ankita Bhakat, after a transformative 2025 in Korea, aims for an Asian Games medal in 2026. She discusses her Olympic heartbreak, technical overhaul, and victories over Olympic medallists.
Palamu district establishes a dedicated census cell with nodal officer and master trainers for the upcoming digital census operations in Jharkhand. Learn about the key appointments and two-stage process.
Tamil Nadu initiates a synchronized bird census in two phases, covering wetlands and terrestrial areas. The count is crucial for conservation efforts. Read the full details.
Karnataka's forest department plans to seek compensatory land for every hectare of deemed forest lost. A joint survey to verify 3.3 lakh hectares is underway, with a March 2026 deadline. The move aims to protect green cover and wildlife habitats.
Bhagalpur's Ghatora Wetland moves closer to becoming a Ramsar Site. Recent surveys recorded 65-70 bird species, boosting its international conservation prospects. Read more.