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26 August 2026

Manipur civil society groups on Census

The topic highlights critical federal challenges regarding the Census, demographic concerns, and internal security in the context of regionalism and state-center relations.

1 min read Day 15 of 18 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Manipur civil society organizations (CSOs) have requested the Union Home Ministry to defer the Census in the state.
  • The demand is for a tripartite dialogue involving the Centre, the state government, and community representatives before conducting the Census.
  • CSOs advocate for an NRC-type mechanism to address citizenship concerns prior to the Census.
  • The proposed base year for citizenship verification is 1951, based on pre-merger records (1949) of the state.
  • Concerns raised include the impact of illegal immigration on demographic shifts, political representation, and the delimitation process.
  • CSOs cite the abolition of the traditional permit system post-merger as a factor in undocumented migration.
  • Current challenges to the Census include ongoing ethnic tensions, large-scale displacement, and the suspension of enumerator training.
  • The first phase of the Census (House Listing and Housing Census) was scheduled for September 1-30.

Part of a longer story

This is day 15 of 18 in Caste enumeration in Census 2027, which has been running since 7 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of the Census as a tool for administrative planning and the challenges posed by regional socio-political instability in its implementation. 150 words
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  2. The integrity of the Census process is vital for accurate demographic representation and resource allocation. In the context of border states, examine the complexities involved in balancing citizenship verification with the constitutional mandate of conducting a decennial population count. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The Census in India is conducted under the provisions of which of the following acts?

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