Question Q.8GS2GS1
To what extent can Socio-Economic-Caste Census (SECC) address the challenges in achieving equitable resource allocation and targeted welfare? (10 marks, 150 words)
Introduction
Socio-Economic-Caste Census (SECC) is the one which records data regarding the socio-economic status of population at given point of time. Ex: SECC in India in 2011.
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Main Body
Helps in addressing challenges
(A) Equitable resource allocation
1Better data on income inequalities to better devow funds.
2Ensure allocation of scace resources for equitable development
3Adherence to ideal of substantive democracy in Indian Constitution by ensuring 'welfare society' (ASG).
(B) Targeted welfare
1Data based policy making.
2Addressing most vulnerable sector of society (PVTH, DNT's, etc.)
Challenges in SECC:
1Entire data of SECC still not released.
2Can lead to use of SECC data for vote banke politics
3Increasing demands for welfare projects, reservation. (sub-categorising OBC, etc.)
4Can lead to factions in society affecting 'unity' of India.
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Conclusion
Need of the hour is 'Inclusive Development' as per PY4 II of India & actively SDGs for real equity.
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- Clear definition of SECC provided
- Links to constitutional ideals
- Structured approach to resource allocation
- References substantive democracy concept
Topper
Harsh Lodha
AIR 2612023
Subject & Paper
GS2GS1
Topic
Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
Population and Associated Issues, Poverty and Developmental issues
Resource allocation and welfare
Writing Stats
149
Total words
12
Paragraphs
Academic, structured
Tone