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Census repeats 'Nishakt' term used in 2011, activists object

Disability rights activists have raised concerns over the term 'nihshakt' used in Census 2027. They argue that this term is derogatory and contradicts existing laws. Activists believe the usage undermines the term 'divyangjan', officially adopted in 2016. The Registrar General of India reportedly reused parameters from the 2011 Census without considering the legal changes.

2 Oct 2026 12:14 am