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The government has deferred the census in Manipur, impacting the timeline for demographic data collection.

IN · 2026-08-31

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Key takeaway

The Indian government has deferred the census in Manipur, impacting demographic data collection timelines.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerthe government defers the census in Manipur, delaying demographic data collection
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onresource allocation decisions based on population data are postponed
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onSMEs reliant on government contracts face uncertainty in project timelines and funding
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youpotential delays in public sector projects could lead to reduced demand for services and products from SMEs

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Source: Economic Times Top Stories

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