"India's census, the largest in the world, will include caste enumeration for the first time in nearly a century, marking a significant change in data collection."
"The census will be conducted digitally, with 30 million enumerators using mobile applications to collect data, allowing for a more efficient and modern approach."
"This year's census is a $1.24 billion exercise, involving over three million officials who will survey about 1.4 billion Indians on various aspects of their lives."
"The last census was conducted in 2011, and the delay in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic has left India's demographic data outdated."
India has launched its population census, which includes caste enumeration for the first time in nearly a century. This census, costing $1.24 billion, involves over three million officials surveying approximately 1.4 billion people about their household composition and living conditions. The last census was conducted in 2011, and the next was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year's census will be conducted digitally, allowing individuals to self-enumerate online and receive a unique digital ID.
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