NationalWednesday, 1 April 2026·The Hindu
India Commences Nationwide Population Census 2026
India began its nationwide Population Census 2026 on 1 April, one of the largest data-collection exercises in the world, involving over 3 million enumerators and officials.
Key highlights
- First Census since 2011; conducted by the Office of the Registrar General of India (RGI).
- Over 3 million officials/enumerators involved.
- To be the country's first digital census with self-enumeration option.