India’s Census, delayed by Covid, is likely to commence on April 1, 2026, culminating on March 1, 2027. This census will record caste for the first time since 1931 and will be conducted digitally. The data is crucial for delimitation and implementing women’s quota in legislatures, with results expected faster due to digitization. India’s Census, delayed by Covid, is likely to commence on April 1, 2026, culminating on March 1, 2027. This census will record caste for the first time since 1931 and will be conducted digitally. The data is crucial for delimitation and implementing women’s quota in legislatures, with results expected faster due to digitization.
