States stumped as demography panel seeks religion-wise data on vehicles, schools, voters

Govt panel asks states for data on demographic changes over 15 years

The Union Home Ministry's High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes has requested states and Union Territories to provide detailed data on "visible changes" in religious demography over the last 15 years. This includes information on birth registrations, religious structures, vehicle registrations, property transfers in tribal areas, and educational institutions, aiming to assess demographic shifts and recommend policy measures.

Congress Slams Demography Panel Over Religion-Wise Data Seeks

Jairam Ramesh Alleges Committee Has 'Patently Diabolical Agenda'

States in a Fix as Committee on Demographic Changes Seeks Religion-Wise Data on Schools, Property, Voters: Report

The HLCDC has also asked for data on district, religion, and year-wise voter registration data of the last 15 years for individuals “without prior-generation birth certificates or familial legacy records, including observed trends and concentrations”.

States struggle to respond as demography panel seeks religion-wise data, says report

According to reports, the committee has sent states a questionnaire containing 35 questions seeking religion-wise and district-wise data covering the past 15 years

Congress flags ‘patently diabolical agenda’ as Centre’s demography panel seeks religion-wise data from states

The panel has sought 15 years of religion-wise data from states on births, school enrolment, property transactions, vehicle registrations and voter IDs, among other records

'Patently diabolical agenda': Congress on demography panel 'seeking religion-wise data'

The Congress has criticized the Modi government's High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes for its recent requests. The committee seeks extensive religion-based data from the past fifteen years concerning various societal aspects. According to reports, state governments struggle to provide the necessary information requested by the committee. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh has labeled the committee's agenda as diabolical and biased.