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India begins first fully digital Census 2027; digital enumeration and 3.5 lakh+ deep-sea specimens in focus
Census 2027 began as India’s first fully digital enumeration, while Bhavasagara was designated as the national repository for deep-sea fauna under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In April 2026, India began Census 2027 as its first fully digital enumeration, and the MoEFCC designated the Bhavasagara Referral Centre as the National Repository for Deep-Sea Fauna under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
Key specifics
- Census 2027 is described as India’s first fully digital enumeration.
- Bhavasagara is managed by CMLRE, Kochi, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES).
- The repository already holds over 3,500 taxonomically identified and geo-referenced voucher specimens.
- The designation is under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
- The centre will act as the official repository for new deep-sea species discovered in Indian waters.
Exam lens
Polity and environment match-the-following, Census 2027, Biological Diversity Act, 2002, CMLRE Kochi, 3,500+ specimens; TNPSC may ask which ministry or law is linked to digital enumeration and deep-sea biodiversity.