No decision yet on updating NPR along with Census
The Centre has not decided whether to update the National Population Register (NPR) during the upcoming Census 2027, senior Home Ministry officials informed Census directors at a preparatory meeting. The NPR, first created in 2010 and updated in 2015-16, is considered the initial step towards creating a National Register of Citizens (NRC) under the Citizenship Rules, 2003. Unlike Census data, which is shared in aggregate format, NPR data contains household-wise details of 119 crore usual residents and can be shared with Central and State governments and agencies. The 2027 Census will be the first to use mobile apps for data collection.
Key Points
- The Union government has not yet decided on updating the National Population Register (NPR) alongside the upcoming Census 2027.
- The NPR is considered the first step towards establishing a National Register of Citizens (NRC) under the Citizenship Act, 1955.
- NPR data, unlike Census data, includes specific individual and household details and can be shared with government agencies.
- The upcoming 2027 Census will be the first to utilize mobile applications for data collection by enumerators.
Exam Facts
- The NPR was first created in 2010 and updated in 2015-16.
- The upcoming Census is scheduled for 2027.
- The NPR is linked to the Citizenship Rules, 2003, under the Citizenship Act, 1955.
- The NPR database contains details of 119 crore usual residents.
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