CENSUS 2011 Every 10 years, a census shows important demographic information that is used in planning,policies and many other parameters effecting almost every aspect of living. This census was the fast and results analysed and released in quick time! There are a lot of revelations like population growth has actually declined substantially(still 181 million is a big number!) Female literacy rate higher than male counterpart. Ratio of male to female sex rate plummeting. Better education medical and technological facilities has clearly not helped increase the girl child etc. However, the nation relying on this census,although a great effort and nicely and well thought out on paper, I believe practically, is far from accurate! Barring my own example where my signature was taken on a blank sheet after a few questions, and in spite of my personally reporting to the Census office, there was no follow up rectification action, Many people likewise affected/ wrongly interviewed, complained to me after the media helped make my experience public! I understand the BPL statics are less than 50% correct (There are more ration cards than population in many talukas).When every opportunity to lie and cheat is rampant,mother tongue/cast/creed not clear, or even manipulated ,I have my doubts! The world cup final saw security personnel and even students with indulgent parents, making a killing and there are people willing to do anything, even pay a Lac for a ticket,proving Integrity is at an all time low! SOMETHING IS BETTER THAN NOTHING? Chalta Hai? I would not put too much faith in this Census !
