Do you agree that there has been a progressive secularization of caste in India? Support your view with relevant examples. (Answer in 150 words)

YES - Progressive secularization has occurred: Better education & health to all despite caste, affirmative action in both public and civil services (IAS, IPS), urbanization has lowered the value of caste (Delhi example), modernization has brought new ideas and equality, laws to protect interests (SC/ST Act). NO - Modern caste still exists: Dalits by jeller for drinking water, embedded mobility not possible in rural areas, occupational drawing of lobe [illegible], pant & pollution caste. Studies: IEC campaign & kulta equality, moral autonomy.

Continuation of NO perspective: Modern caste still exists (example: Dalits denied access to wells for drinking water), embedded mobility not possible in rural areas, occupational drawing of lobe [illegible], pant & pollution caste. Studies: IEC campaign & kulta equality, Moral autonomy required. Caste must be eliminated to build strong Bharat. SDG-16 (Reduced inequality).