Union Cabinet approves Census 2027 with ₹11,718 crore allocation
The Union Cabinet has approved the conduct of Census of India 2027 at an estimated cost of ₹11,718.24 crore. The decision brings clarity on the next national population count after the long gap since the 2011 Census. The exercise is expected to be one of the largest administrative operations in the country. It will involve extensive fieldwork, digital and logistical coordination, and large-scale manpower deployment. Census data is crucial for policy planning, welfare targeting, delimitation debates, and resource allocation. The approval makes the census one of the most important governance-related developments for exam preparation.
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Which year has been approved for the next Census of India?
Answer: (c) 2027
The correct answer is (c) 2027.