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How 33 lakh enumerators are counting India’s population
The upcoming [Census 2027] will be India's first fully digital census, employing 33 lakh enumerators, predominantly government school teachers. The exercise faces significant implementation challenges, including technological glitches, infrastructural deficits, and social resistance, highlighting the complexities of conducting large-scale data collection in India.
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Must ReadPLI, duty incentives soon for Lithium, Nickel processing units in India
The Indian government is finalizing a scheme offering production-linked incentives (PLI) and import duty waivers on capital goods to establish domestic processing units for critical minerals like lithium and nickel. This initiative complements the [National Critical Minerals Mission] and aims to reduce India's complete reliance on imports, currently dominated by China, and secure the supply chain for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage.
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Must ReadDefection as merger: On politics, the wave of defections
A wave of political defections is occurring, with groups of MPs from parties like [Shiv Sena], [Trinamool Congress], and [Aam Aadmi Party] crossing over to the ruling NDA alliance. These groups are utilizing the 'merger' exception within the anti-defection law to avoid disqualification.
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Must ReadDongria Kondh of Niyamgiri: Where forests, food and faith shape daily life
The article details the daily life, livelihood, and cultural practices of the Dongria Kondh, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) residing in the Niyamgiri hills of Odisha. It highlights their reliance on forest produce and their successful legal battle against bauxite mining, a landmark case that cemented the power of Gram Sabhas under the Forest Rights Act.
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