Welcome to the India Pulse newsletter for December 12, 2025. This edition highlights the Union Cabinet’s approval of the Census of India 2027 as the country’s first fully digital census with caste enumeration; the announcement of a higher minimum support price for copra for the 2026 season; new reforms in coal allocation through the CoalSETU window; Election Commission initiatives to strengthen electoral rolls; India’s global leadership on wildfire management at UNEA-7; expanded financial inclusion through India Post and BSE; and inclusive examination reforms for persons with benchmark disabilities.
Key Highlights at a Glance
Cabinet approves Census of India 2027 as first fully digital census with caste enumeration
Higher MSP announced for copra for the 2026 marketing season
CoalSETU window introduced for transparent coal linkage auctions
ECI deploys Special Roll Observers in 8 states for electoral revision
India’s wildfire management resolution adopted at UNEA-7
India Post and BSE sign MoU for nationwide mutual fund distribution
UPSC grants ‘Centre of Choice’ facility to all PwBD candidates
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