For the first time since 1931, India’s national Census will include detailed caste data. The decision marks a major shift in demographic documentation. It aims to address gaps in India’s affirmative action policies, but raises logistical and political challenges. The Supreme Court has permitted sub-categorisation among SCs, STs, and OBCs. However, consensus is needed to
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For the first time since 1931, India’s national Census will include detailed caste data. The decision marks a major shift in demographic documentation. It aims to address gaps in India’s affirmative action policies, but raises logistical and political challenges. The Supreme Court has permitted sub-categorisation among SCs, STs, and OBCs. However, consensus is needed to
In a surprise move, the Modi government has announced that caste enumeration will be part of the upcoming census. This reversal comes after years of opposition to the idea and is seen as a strategic political move ahead of key Bihar assembly elections. BulletsIn Modi government announces caste census after years of opposing it Opposition,
In a surprise move, the Modi government has announced that caste enumeration will be part of the upcoming census. This reversal comes after years of opposition to the idea and is seen as a strategic political move ahead of key Bihar assembly elections. BulletsIn Modi government announces caste census after years of opposing it Opposition,
