Government approves caste census: What is it and why it matters - Explained
Wednesday, 30 April 2025 () India is set to include caste enumeration in its upcoming census, a practice discontinued post-independence except for SCs and STs. This decision, driven by political and social demands, aims to provide insights into caste-based socio-economic disparities. The data could reshape affirmative action policies and address inequalities, though some fear it may reinforce divisions.
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Wednesday, 30 April 2025 ()
