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How 33 lakh enumerators are counting India’s population
Census 2027 is India's first fully digital Census, involving 33 lakh enumerators, many of whom are government school teachers, facing challenges like extreme heat, safety concerns, connectivity issues, app glitches, and resistance from residents. The exercise is one of the largest data collection efforts globally and has implications for India's future planning and policymaking.
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