Event Brief
India Prepares for Its Biggest Headcount: Census 2027
Filed: Mar 11, 2026 at 7:08 AM ET
Summary: Census 2027 will be a digital headcount, including caste enumeration for the first time since 1931, crucial for Lok Sabha delimitation.
WHO: India
WHAT: Census 2027 preparation
WHEN: Mar 11, 2026 at 6:15 AM ET
WHERE: India
WHY: To conduct a comprehensive, paper-free digital headcount after a decade-long delay.
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