The catchphrase of which census is ‘Our census, our future’? 

Key Points

• The catchphrase 'Our census, our future' was used for the 2011 Census of India.
• The 2011 Census was the 15th National census survey conducted by the Census Organization of India.
• The census is conducted every 10 years, and it is the largest administrative and statistical exercise in the world.
• Data collected from the census is used for planning, policy-making, and allocation of resources.
• The 2011 Census highlighted various demographic parameters including population size, distribution, growth, density, and literacy rates.

Additional Information

• The first Census in India was conducted in 1872 during the British rule.
• The Census Act of 1948 provides the legal framework for conducting the census in India.
• The census data is crucial for governance, administration, and development planning at various levels of government.
• It helps in understanding the socio-economic and demographic changes that have taken place over the years.
• The 2011 Census also introduced several technological advancements in data collection and processing.