Census 2027: States asked to identify vulnerable areas, keep biased enumerators out
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Vulnerable sections (SC/ST, minorities, disabled, elderly, children)· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (RG&CCI) instructed State Directorates to identify vulnerable populations and ensure unbiased enumeration to prevent inaccuracies in the 2027 Census.
Background
The Census is being conducted in two phases: Housing Listing and Housing Census (HLO) from April 1 to September 30, followed by Population Enumeration in February 2027. The RG&CCI has prioritized the use of teachers and local officials as enumerators to ensure accuracy.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyRG&CCI: Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India is the authority overseeing the census exercise.
- FactCensus 2027 Phase 1 (HLO): April 1 to September 30.
- FactCensus 2027 Phase 2 (Population Enumeration): February 2027.
- PostPreferred enumerators include teachers and local officials familiar with the area.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of ensuring demographic accuracy in the Census and the measures required to mitigate biases in data collection from vulnerable populations.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data integrity: Risk of legal challenges and policy failures due to omission of marginalized groups
- Institutional bias: Need for neutral enumeration to prevent communal or political interference in data
- Logistical strategy: Leveraging local officials and teachers to navigate complex socio-political terrains
Keywords: Demographic accuracy · Data integrity · Vulnerable populations · Enumeration bias · Policy planning
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