The practise of counting has been prevalent for eons based on the need - administrative, military or otherwise. In the present context synchronised census systems are in place world over, that enable the understanding of population dynamics over space and time.

With the completion of India’s 15th national Census in 2011, the essay traces significant milestones of census history.

The alarming increase in population is leading India towards a resource scourge and efforts by the government, at this stage, is paramount in dealing with stabilisation concerns.

Census is an important exercise in India. Not only population but forests and wildlife also have a census to its credit. The following news extracts and updates encapsulate some emergent issues related to data collection.

The Indian Government has enhanced its slum development schemes in an effort to bring down urban poverty further.

Development is closely connected with good health and sanitation demands utmost priority for a successful nation.

Prioritising the future need for water demands stringent laws. It is imperative that a state-driven directive is put in place to ensure adequate and save coverage.

India accounts for about 2.4 per cent of the world’s geographical area but supports about 17 per cent of the world’s human population and more than 15 per cent of its livestock.