21Aug 2026
Census 2027: 9 vs 21 Disability Categories Concern
Census 2027 Disability Categories Raise Representation Concerns Why in the News ? Disability rights organisations have questioned the proposed nine-category disability framework for Census 2027, arguing that it fails to adequately capture all 21 specified disabilities recognised under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, potentially leading to inaccurate enumeration and underrepresentation. Proposed Disability …
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