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India's Census-2027 to Go Digital with New Tools and Mascots

Official Press

05 Mar 2026

The Government of India is set to conduct the world's largest census, Census-2027, with a focus on digital processes, including Self-Enumeration. Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched digital tools and mascots named Pragati and Vikas to promote the exercise, aiming for gender equality in data collection and India's progression towards a developed nation by 2047. The census will be conducted in two phases using advanced digital platforms developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC).

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Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative Inaugurated in New Delhi

The Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative (SDI) launched on March 5, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, brought together global leaders to discuss science diplomacy's role in strategic autonomy and disruptive technology governance. Spearheaded by the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and the Observer Research Foundation,

India-Finland Talks Focus on Skill Development and Workforce Mobility

India and Finland's government representatives convened to discuss expanding collaboration in skill development and vocational education. The bilateral meeting, featuring Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary of India and Minister Mr. Matias Marttinen of Finland, focused on creating workforce mobility frameworks and enhancing vocational training to address labor market needs

Prime Minister Highlights Strategic Partnership with Finland

In a joint press statement, the Prime Minister emphasized the broadened strategic partnership between India and Finland. This collaboration includes enhancing digital and sustainable initiatives, boosting trade and investment, and reinforcing educational and technological collaboration. The partnership is set to strengthen global stability and promote shared prosperity. Source: Original Link

IICA Conducts "Meet the Legend" Masterclass on GST and PMLA–IBC Interplay

The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs recently held a masterclass session for the 7th cohort of the Post Graduate Insolvency Programme, featuring judicial experts discussing the interplay of Goods and Services Tax with insolvency proceedings and the interaction between the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code and the Prevention of Money Laundering

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Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative Inaugurated in New Delhi

India-Finland Talks Focus on Skill Development and Workforce Mobility

Prime Minister Highlights Strategic Partnership with Finland

IICA Conducts "Meet the Legend" Masterclass on GST and PMLA–IBC Interplay