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This letter emphasizes that timely census data alone cannot capture migration complexities, highlighting the role of decentralized data systems.
This letter responds to the editorial “A Call for Timely Census” (EPW, 10 May 2025), emphasizing that while a timely census is essential, it alone cannot address the complexities of India’s dynamic migration patterns. Migrant workers remain marginalized due to outdated data and a lack of systemic reforms. The letter stresses the need to complement the census with decentralized and real-time data systems, enabling a more accurate understanding of mobility and informality. It highlights Kerala’s migrant tracking initiatives as a model for improving migration governance and bridging critical data gaps.
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