Question Q.8Address challenges in achieving equitable resource allocation and targeted welfareGS1GS1
To what extent can Socio-Economic-Caste Census (SECC) address the challenges in achieving equitable resource allocation and targeted welfare?
Introduction
SECC was done in 2011 to ascertain social, educational, economical status of different caste groups.
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Main Body
SECC was done in 2011 to ascertain social, educational, economical status of different caste groups. Adders challenges of equitable resource allocation & targeted welfare: (1) Evidence based decisionmaking (2) Assess impact of existing welfare schemes to improve targeting (leveraging, targeting of beneficiaries). (3) Subcategorization within castes to for equitable allocation to most backward.
4Planning of schemes based on assessing needs of those at the bottom. SECC – challenges: (1) Inclusion & exclusion errors. (2) Lack of caste list → multiple names of same caste in survey. (Can lead to excessive politicization of issue). Way forward: (1) Usage of existing surveys like NFHS, PLFS. (2) Sample studies to gather evidence on poly impacts.
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- Identifies key benefits of SECC
- Links to evidence-based policy making
- Addresses targeting and equity concerns
- Identifies key limitations of SECC
- Proposes alternative approaches
- Mentions specific survey tools (NFHS, PLFS)
- Addresses data quality issues
Topper
Aayushi Bansal
AIR 72024
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Social Policy and Welfare
Socio-Economic-Caste Census
Equitable Resource Allocation and Targeted Welfare
Writing Stats
128
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