🗳️ Inclusion of Caste Data in Upcoming Census
For the first time since 1931, India plans to include comprehensive caste data in its national census. This move aims to:AP News
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Inform Policy: Provide accurate data to shape affirmative action policies and social welfare programs.AP News
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Address Representation: Potentially recalibrate caste-based quotas in jobs, education, and political representation, currently capped at 50%.AP News
While proponents see this as a step toward social justice, critics express concerns about potential social unrest stemming from the findings. AP News+1The Guardian+1
