The much-delayed decadal census exercise and the work to update the National Population Register (NPR) are likely to begin early 2025 and the data will be declared by 2026, thus changing future......
The Budget 2024-24 on Tuesday allocated Rs 1,309.46 crore for census, a significant reduction from 2021-22 when Rs 3,768 crore was allocated for the decadal exercise, an indication that it may not......
Amid the furore over the Citizenship Amendment Act, the Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved funds to the tune of over Rs 3,941.35 crore for updating the National Population Register. The government......
The interim budget 2024-24 on Thursday allocated Rs 1,277.80 crore for census, a significant reduction from 2021-22 when Rs 3,768 crore was allocated and an indication that the exercise may not be......
The exercise to carry out the decennial census has been further postponed -- at least till September 30, officials said. IMAGE: A census exercise underway. Photograph: PTI Photo The housing......
The sixth national economic census, set to take off next year, may have to struggle for funds as the initial estimates of the ministry put the fund requirement at Rs 700 crore (Rs 7 billion), 268......
Amid differences between Home Ministry and Planning Commission over continuation of UID project, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday held discussions with senior Cabinet colleagues to......
After individuals, now even institutions like government departments, schools and companies would get unique identification numbers (UIDs) to enroll the country's residents for the UID system.......
After individuals, now even institutions like government departments, schools and companies would get unique identification numbers (UIDs) to enroll the country's residents for the UID system.......
The government on Tuesday gave in-principle approval for adoption of standardised approach for collection of demographic and biometric attributes, including iris scan, of residents by various......