Cabinet Approves ₹11,718 Cr for India's First Digital Census 2027

• Union Cabinet approved a budget of 11,718 crore rupees for the upcoming census.
• This will be India's first digital census, conducted in two phases starting from 2027.
• The first phase, house enumeration, will be completed by September 2026, followed by population enumeration by February 2027.
• Each building will be geo-tagged, and data will be collected via an app available in over 16 languages.
• The digital process will enable real-time data upload, with initial reports in 10 days and final reports in 6-9 months.

Why It Matters: India's first digital census will provide vital, real-time data for national planning.