How the census affects your life

The much-delayed census has finally gotten the green light. Among the world’s largest administrative exercises, it has a long and fascinating history. It’s almost as if the data tells the story of India itself. This data is critical for a range of decisions, from economic planning and welfare to how many electoral constituencies there should be and their shape. Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices