MP Waikar Calls for Orphan Column in 2027 Census

A politician wants to count how many orphans there are in India, because there are a lot of them, and they might not be getting the help they need.

He wants to add a special question to the next big head count, called the Census, to find out exactly how many orphaned children there are.

The Supreme Court also wants these children to get help.

Counting them would help the government give them education and other benefits.