Revisiting the Caste Census: A Political and Social Imperative in Contemporary India

1. Introduction The demand for a caste census has re-emerged as a central issue in Indian politics and public policy, particularly after Bihar’s 2023 caste survey and the Union Government’s approval of caste enumeration in the upcoming national census. While caste enumeration was a regular feature until 1931, its exclusion in later decades reflects India’s […]

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