India Prepares for Long-Delayed National Census

India is set to conduct its long-overdue national census, as announced by Interior Minister Amit Shah. The census, which is carried out once every ten years, was initially scheduled for 2021 but faced delays due to the pandemic and various technical and logistical issues.

India is poised to undertake its long-overdue national census, Interior Minister Amit Shah announced on Tuesday.

The once-in-a-decade survey was originally slated for 2021, but has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and numerous technical and logistical challenges.

The forthcoming census is expected to provide crucial data for policy formulation and implementation across diverse sectors.

(With inputs from agencies.)