Census 2021 uncertainty grows as Budget allocation slashed to Rs 574 Crore
The resumption of the Census 2021 exercise, suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic, appears unlikely in the coming year, with a reduced budget allocation of Rs 574 crore. Discussions on including a caste census and the need for accurate methodology are also contributing to the delay.
The resumption of the Census 2021 exercise, suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic, appears unlikely in the coming year, with a reduced budget allocation of Rs 574 crore. Discussions on including a caste census and the need for accurate methodology are also contributing to the delay.
