Census with caste enumeration: notification on 16 June
What happened
- The Home Minister reviewed Census preparations; notification was due on 16 June 2025 [PIB].
- Census will have two phases, Houselisting and Population Enumeration, with caste enumeration [PIB].
Background
- About 34 lakh enumerators and supervisors will be deployed; it is the 16th Census and 8th since independence [PIB].
Why it matters
- Caste data will feed reservation debates.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-06-15): the Home Minister reviewed Census preparations; notification was due on 16 June 2025.
- Caste data will feed reservation debates.
Quotable data pointnotification was due on 16 June 2025.
PIB: Census review, 15 Jun 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: Census phases. · Mains: caste census.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
This Census is the ___ since independence
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Census review, 15 Jun 2025
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