01223nam a2200193 4500 20260410094417.0 260410b |||||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d 9781041035619 Textual RTL RTL RTL Jain, Seema 1234580 Population census in India: A futuristic perspective London Routledge 2025 xiii, 182 p. Includes bibliographical reference and index The population census serves as the primary data source for demographic analysis, the implementation of social and economic development programmes, administrative activities, and policy decisions, as well as for special surveys and scientific research. This book critically examines key aspects of pre-census activity, including its timing, duration, and method of enumeration. It traces the concepts and definitions adopted by the Census of India since its inception in 1872. The authors explore topics such as census legislation, organisation, administrative structures, training strategies, the instruction manual, and the impact of COVID-19 on the census process. Shyam, Madhav Co-author 1234581 CC 0 TB 1848186 1848186 0 0 CC 0 0 RTL RTL 2026-04-10 0 RT1585377 2026-04-10 09:45:00 2026-04-10 TB