Census 2027 Removes Separate Category for Beggars and Vagrants, Adds Natural Calamities as Migration Reason
Census 2027 will no longer record 'beggars and vagrants' as a separate category under non-economic activities, instead grouping them under 'others'. This change follows low reported numbers in previous censuses, with about 3.8 lakh identified in 2011, and concerns over data reliability due to social stigma. Additionally, 'natural calamities' has been added as a new reason for migration in the census questionnaire.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 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: news18, moneycontrol. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
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.