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How 33 lakh enumerators are counting Indias population

Census 2027 is Indias first fully digital Census and one of the largest data collection exercises in the world. But behind the technology are millions of enumerators, many of them government school teachers, working in extreme heat, facing safety concerns, connectivity issues, app glitches and resistance from residents. This report explores the challenges of conducting a nationwide population count and what it means for Indias future planning and policymaking.

20 Jun 2026 1:36 pm