The digital deciphering of a billion and why India’s 16-year wait for a census matters
After a 16-year gap, India’s Census 2027 marks a return to accurate, large-scale data collection, now powered by digital tools. It will provide crucial insights to guide policy, governance, and future planning across the country. Today, on April 1, 2026, India begins to count itself again. After a 16-year gap since the last census in…