The importance of caste census in India

Описание: Can you solve inequality without knowing who’s being left behind?
That’s the question behind the push for a Caste Census in India — a tool to measure, understand, and bridge deep-rooted social gaps.

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What Is a Caste Census?
• It means counting every caste group in India — not just SCs and STs (as done now), but also OBCs and General category castes
• The last time India conducted such a count was in 1931
• Since then, caste has influenced reservations, elections, development — but without updated data

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Why It’s Important:
• Helps in targeted welfare policies for OBCs and marginalized groups
• Ensures reservation quotas match actual population proportions
• Gives real data to debate economic vs. social backwardness
• Supports better resource allocation, representation, and inclusive governance

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Controversies:
• Some argue it may deepen caste divides, be politically misused, or lead to competitive victimhood
• Others see it as a step toward data-driven social justice

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UPSC Relevance:

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