India has begun its long-delayed population census. Here’s why it matters

India has begun its long-delayed population census. Here’s why it matters

NEW DELHI (AP) — India has begun the world’s largest national population count, which could reshape welfare programs and political representation across the country. The previous census in 2011 recorded a population of 1.21 billion. It’s now estimated to be more than 1.4 billion, making India the m...

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