India’s Census begins, but some women face the risk of being left out
- India's Census designates one household head — almost always a man — who decides who gets counted.
- Women who are excluded from the Census form lose access to ration cards, welfare schemes and voter rolls.
- Divorced, separated or unrecognised women are most at risk of being erased from the official count.
- The Census House Listing phase began in April 2026 — Population Enumeration follows in February 2027.
Source: thewire.in
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