No decision taken to update National Population Register: Centre
The Union government informed the Lok Sabha that no decision has been made to update the National Population Register (NPR) during the 2027 Census exercise. The NPR, first created in 2010 and updated in 2015-16, is considered the initial step for creating a National Register of Citizens (NRC) under the Citizenship Rules, 2003. The government has notified its intent to conduct the Census in two phases: houselisting and housing Census, followed by population enumeration, which will collect demographic, socio-economic, and cultural details, including caste enumeration. The financial outlay for the Census is still being finalized.
Key Points
- The Union government has stated that no decision has been taken to update the National Population Register (NPR) during the 2027 Census.
- The NPR was first created in 2010 and updated in 2015-16, containing details of 119 crore residents.
- The NPR is considered the first step towards creating a National Register of Citizens (NRC) as per Citizenship Rules, 2003.
- The Census will be conducted in two phases: houselisting/housing Census and population enumeration.
- The Census will collect demographic, socio-economic, cultural, and caste enumeration details.
Exam Facts
- The NPR was first created in 2010.
- The NPR database was updated in 2015-16.
- The Citizenship Rules, 2003, under the Citizenship Act, 1955, link NPR to NRC.
- The government notified its intent to conduct Census in the Gazette on June 16.
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