"The census, which was delayed in part by the COVID-19 pandemic, began on Wednesday and will end by March 31 next year. Census workers will first spend about a month collecting information from homes and will document housing stock and living conditions."
"A second phase of the counting will be conducted from September, during which more detailed information, such as people's social and economic characteristics, including religion and caste, will be surveyed."
"Population data collected through the census underpins the distribution of government welfare programmes and a wide range of public policies. It could also prompt a redrawing of India's political map, as seats in the lower house of parliament and state legislatures may be increased to reflect population growth."
India has initiated a yearlong census involving over three million officials to count its population. This process, delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, will collect data on housing, living conditions, and social characteristics, including caste and religion. The first phase involves home surveys, while the second phase will gather detailed demographic information. The census data will influence government welfare programs and may lead to changes in political representation, including an increase in legislative seats for women. Critics express concerns about potential social tensions from caste data collection.
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