India launches world's largest census
Summary
India has started its largest-ever population count, called a census, involving over three million workers. This census will update data since 2011 and could lead to changes in government programs and voting areas.Key Facts
- India is the most populated country, with about 1.4 billion people.
- The last census was done in 2011, recording 1.21 billion people.
- More than three million officials are working on this census.
- This is expected to be the largest census ever conducted.
- The new population information might change welfare programs.
- The census data could also affect how voting districts are drawn.
- The census is being carried out in different phases.
- India uses this data to plan government services and policies.
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