NPR and Census 2021 Explained: Key Facts, Updates
India periodically conducts massive data collection exercises like the Census and the National Population Register (NPR) . Both are crucial for governance and policymaking. In recent years, debates around NPR’s linkage with the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and Census 2021 have become important topics. This blog presents a fact-based, exam-relevant analysis of the current status of NPR and Census 2021, recent official statements, and implications for aspirants. What is NPR? | Legal Provisions, Purpose & History Definition of NPR The National Population Register (NPR) is a database of “usual residents” in India, as defined under Rule 2(l) of the Citizenship (Registration of Citizens and Issue of National Identity Cards) Rules, 2003 . A usual resident is someone residing in a locality for 6 months or more or intends to stay for the next 6 months. Legal Basis Governed by the Citizenship Act, 1955 Implemented under the Citizenship Rules, 2003 Historic...