Guwahati, Sept. 1 -- Effective resource planning and mobilisation are crucial for ensuring that the benefits of development reach every part of the country. The census plays a vital role in maximising resource use to benefit every household, including those in remote areas, while taking into account diverse age groups, genders, education levels, and skills. As one of the largest administrative exercises in the world, the Indian population census collects and analyses demographic, social, and economic data of all genuine citizens within a specified period.

The census, conducted under the provisions of the Census Act, 1948, and carried out by the Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, plays a cruci...