8 May 2026
Census 2026 enumeration begins after 16 years
UPSC
SSC
Banking
Society
Summary
India's decadal Census enumeration began in May 2026, the first since 2011. Phase 1 covers house listing and housing census; Phase 2 (population enumeration) starts October 2026.
Why it matters
UPSC GS-1 (Society), Banking, SSC. First digital-first census; collects caste data for the first time since 1931. Big policy implications.