Event Brief
Census 2027 begins today: First digital headcount
Filed: Apr 01, 2026 at 1:06 AM ET
Summary: The first phase of Census 2027 starts today, featuring 33 questions in a digital format.
WHO: Government of India
WHAT: Census 2027 Phase 1 begins
WHEN: Apr 01, 2026 at 12:32 AM ET
WHERE: India
WHY: To conduct the first digital headcount in the country.
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