Census trainers flag queries on Aadhaar, caste, age and birthplace of parents as key challenges
At an enumerator training session attended by The Hindu, a trainer explains how to coax respondents to share Aadhaar data, including that it could be used as citizenship proof, though Census officials denied giving any instructions in this regard
A large hall in Uttar Pradesh was recently used for a Census enumerator training session on October 29, 2026, according to a report by The Hindu. One of the field trainers during this session clarified the purpose of Question Number 37, which asks for respondents' Aadhaar numbers. The trainer emphasized that the Aadhaar question is solely to determine the number of people possessing one, and it is not meant to gather bank account details or enforce Aadhaar usage without biometrics.
The Census 2027 questionnaire includes 40 questions, with new queries on caste, age, place of birth of parents, Aadhaar, and other personal information. Trainers caution enumerators to handle these sensitive questions delicately, providing clear instructions and emphasizing the confidentiality of the data gathered.
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