Debate around Caste-Based Census and Social Justice Policy
A caste-based census is the systematic collection of data on the population of various caste groups, including the Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs). The lack of updated socio-economic data on caste has fuelled a long-standing debate on the architecture of social justice policies. Proponents argue that a modern caste census is a crucial tool to ensure that reservation and welfare schemes are accurately targeted, thereby fulfilling the constitutional mandate for equality.
Recent Developments
- The Bihar Caste Survey, 2023, represents a landmark development in this debate. The state government completed the survey at a cost ....
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