Census 2027: Cabinet clears Rs 11,718 crore budget, two-phase exercise from 2026

The Union Cabinet has greenlit a substantial Rs 11,718 crore budget for Census 2027. This crucial decennial exercise will unfold in two phases: house listing from April to September 2026, followed by population enumeration in February 2027. Special arrangements are in place for snow-laden regions, with enumeration scheduled for September 2026.