Census phase 2 to begin Aug 17, will capture caste, parents’ birth details
India's Census 2027 will begin its population enumeration phase in August, marking the first time caste data has been collected since 1931. The survey will also collect parents' birth details to assist in citizenship verification, utilizing digital tools to manage the complex data.
Why it matters
The inclusion of caste and parental birth data is highly sensitive and politically significant in India, impacting citizenship status and social policy.
NEW DELHI: The population enumeration phase of Census 2027, which will capture caste for the first time since 1931, and most likely also record the date and birthplace of parents, will start in Ladakh and the snow-bound areas, J&K, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on Aug 17.The Census is also likely to collect passport numbers (where available) and Aadhaar numbers voluntarily.A home ministry notification Monday said the population enumeration exercise in snow-bound areas of the four northern states/UTs will be conducted from Sept 1-30, preceded by a self-enumeration window from Aug 17-30. This means that the questionnaire for Phase-2 of Census will also be notified soon.According to sources, caste will be recorded ‘as declared by the respondent’.
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