Census 2027 Removes Separate 'Beggars and Vagrants' Category, Adds Migration Reason
India's Census 2027 will omit the separate category for 'beggars and vagrants' previously listed under non-economic activities, instead including them under a broader 'others' classification. This change follows concerns over low and unreliable counts in past censuses, partly due to social stigma. The census will also add 'natural calamities' as a new reason for migration and collect additional parental information to enhance demographic insights. Detailed demographic data on beggars will no longer be separately available.
First-hand measurement across 5 sources
We measured how 5 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 40/100.
Outlets measured: businessstandard, northeastnow, freepressjournal, news18, moneycontrol. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 25 Aug, 03:59 am. Other outlets followed.