<h1>India's 2025 Census Faces Delays Due to Major Budget Cuts and Pending NPR Update for Digital Self-Enumeration.</h1> The decadal census in India is unlikely to occur in 2025 due to a significantly reduced budget allocation of Rs 574.80 crore, compared to the Rs 8,754.23 crore initially approved for the 2021 census. The census, postponed due to COVID-19, remains unscheduled. The 2025-26 budget reduction suggests further delays. The census aims to be digital, allowing self-enumeration via a portal yet to be launched. The National Population Register (NPR) update is also pending, with Aadhaar or mobile numbers required for self-enumeration. The census will gather detailed household data, including amenities, resources, and demographic information.