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BBC News
6 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Census: India set to count its population after a six-year delay
After a six-year delay, India is finally set to count its population in a two-phase census that will conclude in 2027, the government has decennial census is one of the world's largest administrative exercises and provides critical data for planning welfare schemes, allocating federal funds, drawing electoral boundaries and making key policy decisions. It was originally due in 2021, but has been delayed several times since. The last census was conducted in Minister Narendra Modi's government had initially cited the Covid-19 pandemic as the main reason but critics have questioned what has taken so long to resume the exercise. On Wednesday, India's home ministry said in a statement that the much-awaited census will be conducted in two phases, with 1 March 2027 as the reference date. For the snow-bound Himalayan regions, which includes the states of Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh, and the region of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir, the reference date will be 1 October did not, however, specify when the survey would actually begin. For the first time, the government will also collect the caste details - a politically and socially sensitive issue in India - of all its citizens, the statement added. The last time caste was officially counted as part of a national census was in 1931, during British colonial rule. India's census is conducted under the Census Act, 1948, which provides a legal framework for conducting the exercise, but does not specify a fixed schedule for when the census must be conducted or when its results must be 2020, India was set to begin the first phase of the census - in which housing data is collected - when the pandemic hit, following which the government postponed the exercise. In the years since, the government further delayed the exercise several times without any explanation, even as life returned to normal. Experts have spoken of the consequences this could have on the world's most populous country - such as people being excluded from welfare schemes, and the incorrect allocation of resources."The census is not simply a count of the number of people in a country. It provides invaluable data needed to make decisions at a micro level," Professor KP Kannan, a development economist, had told the BBC in 2023. Follow BBC News India on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.
Hospitality Net
22-05-2025
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Ginger Brings Lean Luxe to Dehradun
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India's largest hospitality company, announced the opening of Ginger Dehradun. This new addition to the Ginger portfolio brings the brand's signature lean luxe philosophy to the capital of Uttarakhand. Strategically located near major tourist attractions and commercial hubs, Ginger Dehradun offers 72 rooms designed for comfort. Guests can enjoy all-day dining at Qmin, a smart meeting room, the fully equipped fitness centre, and the vibrant community spaces. Nestled in the heart of the Doon Valley, Dehradun, serves as a gateway to several popular tourist destinations in Uttarakhand, including Mussoorie, Rishikesh, and Haridwar. Known for its prestigious educational institutions and numerous attractions including Robber's Cave and Sahastradhara, Dehradun is one of India's most popular hill cities. For more information, visit Ginger Dehradun Hotel website
Al Bawaba
08-05-2025
- Al Bawaba
Chopper crash leaves several dead India's Uttarakhand
Published May 8th, 2025 - 12:22 GMT NEW DELHI Also Read Pakistan attacks India with missiles and drones At least six passengers were killed after a chopper crashed in the Uttarakhand state of India, state media reported. State-run Doordarshan News reported one more person was 'seriously' injured after the helicopter crashed near the Ganganani hot springs area in the state's Uttarkashi district. 'Administration and relief teams are present at the helicopter crash site,' it said. The state's chief minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, instructed the administration to provide all possible help to the injured and investigate the accident. 'I am constantly in touch with the officials in this regard and every situation is being monitored,' he wrote on X. Via � Copyright Andolu Ajansi
Times of Oman
08-05-2025
- General
- Times of Oman
India: 6 dead, says Garhwal Divisional Commissioner on Uttarakhand helicopter crash
Dehradun: Following the helicopter crash incident in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi, which claimed the lives of six people, Garhwal Divisional Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey on Thursday said that the mishap took place in Ganganani and the chopper was carrying seven people including one pilot on board. The official said relief work and rescue operations started immediately after the crash with local police and officials reaching spot immediately. The sole survivor in the crash has been airlifted for further treatment. "A helicopter crashed at Ganganani place. There were six passengers and a pilot onboard... Relief and rescue operations were started immediately... Local police, local magistrate and SDRF team reached the spot. One person has been rescued and airlifted... 6 people have died", the official told ANI. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed grief over the Uttarkashi helicopter crash. CM Dhami shared a post on his official 'X' handle and paid his condolences to the victims of the accident. Dhami stated that the SDRF and district administration teams had reached the accident spot. He asserted that the officials have been instructed to investigate the accident and provide all possible help. "Very sad news has been received about some casualties in a helicopter crash near Gangani in Uttarkashi. SDRF and district administration teams have immediately reached the spot for relief and rescue work. May God grant peace to the souls of those who died in the accident and give strength to the bereaved families to bear this immense sorrow. I have instructed the administration to provide all possible help to the injured and investigate the accident. I am constantly in touch with the officials in this regard and every situation is being monitored", Pushkar Singh Dhami's official 'X' post said.
