New Delhi, December 13: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a budgetary allocation of ₹11,718 crore for conducting Census 2027, a major national exercise aimed at collecting crucial demographic and socio-economic data. The census will be carried out in two phases beginning in 2026 and will play a key role in policy formulation, governance planning, and welfare programme implementation across the country.
Officials said the upcoming census will provide updated data to help the government design targeted schemes for various sections of society. The Cabinet decision reflects the Centre’s emphasis on evidence-based governance and long-term development planning, ensuring that public resources are effectively utilised to meet the needs of the population.
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