The government says it has released ₹4,102 crore for Census 2027 and that the first phase is completed in 31 states and union territories. It also outlines that Ladakh, described as snow-bound, will lead elements of the enumeration in the timeline shared with the public.
Officials add that the Census 2027 process includes a second phase with “comprehensive caste enumeration.” NDTV frames this as a major change, saying it will be the first time since Independence that caste data is collected for the entire population, beyond Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, which have historically been enumerated. Mint focuses more directly on the operational aspects of the plan, including the cost and scheduling, while NDTV emphasizes the historical significance of collecting caste data broadly.
Across the reports, the common points are the completion status of the first phase in 31 states/UTs, the announced funding for the census process, and the government’s intent to expand caste-related data collection in a subsequent phase.
