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Census Phase 2 to begin next month with 40 questions on caste, Covid jab
Census Phase 2 to begin next month with 40 questions on caste, Covid jab
The Centre has notified 40 questions for the second phase of the Census population enumeration, including queries on caste and place of Covid vaccination. The exercise will start from September 1 in…
The Story in Brief
The Centre has notified 40 questions for the second phase of the Census population enumeration, including queries on caste and place of Covid vaccination. The exercise will start from September 1 in snow-bound areas such as Ladakh and parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, a government order said. Population enumeration in the rest of the country will begin next year. Hindustan Times reports that data collection for the Census is already underway in some parts, with the next census expected in 2027.
The Indian Opinion
The inclusion of caste and Covid vaccination questions in the Census has revived familiar political debates, but the real test lies in data quality. Past caste counts have sparked controversy over accuracy and misuse; the focus should be on transparent methodology. On vaccination, the question must capture voluntary uptake, not create stigma. Watch whether the government releases raw data alongside final reports to allow independent verification of both counts.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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