What are the new questions in 2027 Census, and how are enumerators being trained? Explained
India’s 2027 Census will begin its second phase on Dec. 1 in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa and Punjab. Field trainers are briefing about 3.4 million enumerators on roughly 40 new questions that demand longer, sensitive interviews and digital entry. The queries include caste, religion, Aadhaar linkage and parents’ information, aiming to capture detailed demographic data for policy planning and resource allocation.