{
  "id": 943326,
  "title": "'I ask for an hour of yours': PM Modi's big appeal to youth for Census",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/i-ask-for-an-hour-of-yours-pm-modis-big-appeal-to-youth-for-census",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T03:30:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pm-modi-urges-youth-citizens-to-actively-participate-in-census-101786764378080.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On India's Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called upon the nation's youth to participate in the nationwide Census. On August 15, the Prime Minister stated, \"I am asking all of you for your help.\" He encouraged young people to take the lead in this endeavor. Modi reminded his audience that even dedicating an hour could provide significant assistance to the country. As the Census 2027 progresses, counting numbers is just part of the process. This data forms the basis for shaping policies and initiatives that will guide the nation's development.",
  "summary": "Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation on Independence Day, urged the youth of the nation to actively participate in the national Census.",
  "key_points": [
    "Prime Minister Modi urges Indian youth to participate in the Census on Independence Day.",
    "He emphasizes that dedicating an hour can significantly aid the nation.",
    "Census data is crucial for shaping future policies and development initiatives."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Prime Minister Modi's appeal to youth to participate in the Census signals a shift in leveraging demographic data to inform policy decisions, with young people taking a lead role in the process.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}