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Center"Unveiling the 2021 Census: New Questions, New Insights, New Beginnings"
The delayed 2021 Census is set to resume, collecting new data on water sources, household connections, and migration reasons. With a new building and publication, the Census office marks its 150th anniversary, offering detailed information on past Census operations and preparations for the 2021 Census. Despite the impact of COVID-19, the Census is poised to embrace digital methods and traditional forms for data collection, reflecting the evolving landscape of India's population enumeration....
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Central"Zero Tolerance for Corruption: Minister Piyush Goyal Sends Strong Message to FCI Officials"
Union Food Minister Piyush Goyal delivers a strong message to Food Corporation of India (FCI) officials, vowing strict action against any individual or institution involved in corruption. The recent CBI raids on FCI officials highlight the urgency for transformation and zero tolerance for corruption within the organization. Minister Goyal emphasizes the need for fast-track transformation of FCI to continue supporting the poor and farmers, directing senior officials to monitor and report on progress regularly. Whistle-blowers are encouraged and rewarded, with a clear directive for strict action against non-cooperative or delaying officers....
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