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Census Delay in India - Coggle Diagram
Census Delay in India
Central Idea
Delay impacts the implementation of the law reserving 33% of seats for women in Parliament and State Assemblies.
Originally planned for 2020, the Census is now postponed to at least October 2024.
About the
Census of India
Conducted by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner under the Ministry of Home Affairs since 1949.
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Conducted 16 times, starting in 1872 under Lord Mayo.
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Significance
of Census
Affects electoral representation by redrawing political boundaries and allocating legislative seats.
Guides resource allocation for education, healthcare, social welfare, transportation, and infrastructure.
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Assists economic planning, business decisions, social research, and policy analysis.
Determines population size, distribution, and composition for effective governance and policymaking.
Criticisms
associated
High cost, potential for incorrect information, inadequate training for enumerators.
Delayed release of data due to political reasons, resource crunch, or events like pandemics.
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Policy paralysis and underutilization of data, leading to delays in policymaking.
Conclusion
Delay emphasizes the need for adaptive measures for effective implementation of the women’s reservation law.
Broader implications for governance and policymaking underscore the importance of timely and accurate demographic data.
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