| Category | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Approval & Budget | Union Cabinet approved ₹11,718.24 crore for India's 16th Census (first fully digital). |
| Phases & Timeline | 1. Houselisting & Housing Census: Apr-Sep 2026 2. Population Enumeration: Feb 2027 (Sep 2026 for snow-bound regions). |
| Legal Framework | Governed by Census Act, 1948 and Census Rules, 1990. |
| Workforce | 30 lakh field workers, 3 million personnel (incl. supervisors). Generates 10.2 million man-days of employment. |
| Digital Innovations | 1. Mobile app (Android/iOS) for data collection 2. Census Management and Monitoring System (CMMS) for real-time tracking 3. Self-enumeration option (first time) 4. Enhanced data security. |
| Key Features | - Caste enumeration (electronic collection) - Houselisting Block Creator for mapping - National awareness campaign. |
| Data Output | Machine-readable, village/ward-level insights on demographics, amenities, migration, etc. |
| Employment Impact | 18,600 technical personnel deployed for 550 days; boosts digital skills. |
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