Caste, Logistics, Digital Tools: How India Will Count 1.4 Billion People
NDTV·7h ago·Neutral
What Happened
India will conduct a massive census counting 1.4 billion people across 36 states and territories. Over 3 million officials, primarily school teachers, will visit every household and document each resident. The census employs digital tools and addresses logistical challenges including caste-related complexities to ensure comprehensive population enumeration nationwide.
Key Entities
IndiaCensus1.4 billion people3 million officialsSchool teachers36 states and territoriesDigital tools