Question 17GS2GS2

Q.17) The Government has recently announced that caste enumeration will be part of the Census. Identify the challenges and benefits associated with conducting a nationwide caste census. Also propose a framework for its seamless and effective conduct.

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The upcoming census will be conducted after 2 gap of over (17 years) and is long overdue. It includes new features such as a digitized and caste-enumeration clause.

Opportunities of conducting caste census:

1Availability to latest, accurate data

Relying on (SECC 2011) built on plan census

2Disaggregated, nationwide data effective for identity and intersectionality

3Ensures accurate caste layout identification prevents caste (Castes) observers

4Effective for 2025 delimitation for assigning (caste-based seats)

5Law help in policyaization quotas according to population and disadvantage, especially OBC

Challenges in caste-census:

1Enumeration and identification challenges

Multiplicity of caste, regional names etc.

(SECC 2011): left an open blank - Multiple duplicate caste names

2Led to polarization and identity politics

over (Caste blends)

3Minar to Caste affected - (Art 15) due to increase in reservation beyond (507 ceiling)

4Solidification of caste division and conflict in society

Frames of leaders' conduct:

1Awareness to people on effective reporting of caste identity to form

2(Pre-informed) urgent necessary.

3Enumeration activity to be undertaken 3 not often blade digital security and data privacy (Census) is highly effective for policy-making to be targeted, and is essential before C for India.

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Conclusion

Census is highly effective for policy-making to be targeted, and is essential for India.

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D.S.K. PRACHET

AIR 1932025

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GS2GS2

Topic

Government Policies and Interventions - Design, Implementation and Issues

Government Schemes and Policies

Caste Census and Data Collection

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