The 2025 Census and the National Population Register (NPR) Update: Implications for Governance and Security

Editorial

Introduction 2025 Census introduces updating the National Population Register (NPR), a foundational database for the National Register of Indian Citizens (NRIC). This initiative has significant implications for governance, national security, and inclusive development in India. Historical and Legislative Evolution Origin of NRIC: Rooted in the1951 Census, which recorded the first list of citizens and residents. Post-Kargil War (1999), theSubrahmanyam Committee emphasized the need…