Question 17GS2GS2

The Union Government has decided that caste enumeration will be part of the upcoming census. Examine the opportunities and challenges associated with conducting a nationwide caste census. Also, propose a framework for its seamless and effective conduct.

Introduction

The Census Act mandates the central government to do enumeration of population at each decade

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Main Body

The Census Act, mandates the central government to do enumeration of population at each decade, with caste count a discriminatory decision.

The opportunities of caste census:

1Informed disaggregated budget for each caste group (eg Rohini Commission); OBC close to OBL have always averted observation.

2Caste mobility - Weaker caste get more focus, as government will plan policies

3Filing of government post; 50% OBC only constitutes Central University professors

However it has challenges:

1Panzer box of caste-based parties; counted numbers & political parties in their caste

2Threat of breaching 50%; glandules type of reservation — India (Kandore)

3Division in society — caste based pressure groups & assertiveness (veg, Male V/S Maajiya (Telangana))

4Social engineering in politics — male labeling land in caste

5Against ICSP of welfare state, the cup room anisium? will betweeny shift.

Way forward:

1Enumerate caste groups properly

2Strictly limit — 50%, reservation

3Scheduling the reservation nationally

4MCC axes caste in politics

5Against ICSP of welfare state, the cup room anisium? will betweeny shift.

— GAURAV KUMAR · AIR 377

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Conclusion

Way forward includes properly enumerating caste groups, strictly limiting reservations, scheduling reservation nationally, and restricting caste-based politics.

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AIR 3772025

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GS2GS2

Topic

Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure

Significant Provisions

Caste Census and Social Classification

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210

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