The Centre is set to launch the next nationwide Census, which will also include a caste enumeration for the first time, from March 1, 2027, senior government officials confirmed on Wednesday.
However, in some selected regions, including Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, the Census will commence earlier, starting in October 2026.
The national exercise will take place in two phases, the officials further said.
The development comes a month after the union government announced that the caste-based enumeration will be a part of the next decadal census. The decision…