What are the new questions in 2027 Census, and how are enumerators being trained? Explained

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India is preparing to begin the second phase of Census 2027 in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa and Punjab on December 1. About 3.4 million enumerators are being trained to conduct longer, sensitive interviews and enter responses digitally, covering topics such as caste, religion, Aadhaar access and parents’ details.

As Uttar Pradesh and three other poll-bound States—Uttarakhand, Goa and Punjab—prepare to launch the second phase of Census 2027 on December 1, field trainers are briefing about 34 lakh enumerators on 40 questions that will require longer, more sensitive interviews and digital data entry, including caste, religion, Aadhaar access, and parents’ details