A question of survival: Why Census 2027 must count Nomadic and Denotified Tribes separately

Census 2027 is crucial to the Nomadic and Denotified Tribes whose existence, culture, livelihood and identities are deeply connected to the fundamental right of being counted.

Community activists and leaders have repeatedly demanded that Nomadic and Denotified Tribes be counted separately in the Census. But these demands have been ignored even though the Census is much more than just counting people – it is fundamental to constitutional justice, policy-making and the equitable distribution of resources.