Caste Census

Digital Census 2027: Significance, Challenges, and Caste Data Debate

India will conduct its first Digital Census in 2027, replacing the 150-year paper system with digital platforms and self-enumeration. It will aid policymaking, delimitation, and welfare targeting, including caste data after 1931. Key challenges include the digital divide, data security, and training over 30 lakh enumerators effectively.