Unique ID Authority of India's approach for data collection finalised
A Cabinet panel approves the approach to be adopted by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to collect demographic and biometric data of every citizen
Govt buckles, moves backwards to 1931
Backward caste leaders have forced the UPA government to concede their demand for a caste-based census. The government, which had argued for enumeration based on universally accepted demographic tools, gave up in the face of unanimity among politicians over the issue
Indian government says no to caste census
Despite growing demands for the collection of caste-wise data during the ongoing census, the Union Cabinet has decided there will be no change in the way the population is being enumerated. At the same time, it is ready to discuss and consider other ways of generating a more accurate statistical picture of the caste composition of Indian society
No census in several hundred Chhattisgarh villages
No census exercise will be undertaken in several hundred villages in Chhattisgarh that have been rendered ‘out of bounds’ for government officials, by Naxalite groups
'Largest in the history of mankind', India's Census 2011 takes off
For the first time, census enumerators will collect information on ownership of mobile phones, computers, connection to the Internet, and treated/untreated drinking water supply. They will also take fingerprints and photographs of everyone, in a move that is expected to help the government formulate development plans and strengthen the country’s security
Satara asks couples to put parenthood on hold
Offering couples cash incentives if they put off having their first child by two years has delayed 2,500 births, claim officials in Satara district
11 Indian states, three UTs achieve 'two children per couple' target
Although India has a long way to go in arresting population growth, 11 states and three union territories have shown the way by attaining the ideal of two children per couple. However, states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh will need at least 15-20 years to achieve this goal