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Question 7GS2GS2

The demand for a caste census and the sub-categorization of castes reflects the failure of neoliberalism to address India's caste problem. Discuss.

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1991 became introduced the neoliberal policies for economic growth and were expected to ensure equitable development, but it has failed on several fronts Failure of Neo-Liberal Reforms: [Table showing criteria, SC, ST, Relative Inequality] Health Anemia: 65%, 72% (2.7% of development) Infant delivery: 68%, 75% (induced displacement among scheduled) Education Higher: 14%, 8% Titled Pol. R+P, MP's, HC judges: 14%, 8%, 3% (1.5% permeability among creamy layer of SC and ST) Panel, Sec.: 4%, 5% (Lack of basic resources for development) Employment: 20%, 12% (3%) Urbanization: 27%, 10% House ownership: 14%, 6% Demand for caste census: 1) Policy support towards the impoverished among SC, ST. 2) Identification of backward and poverty inequality. 3) Targeted reservations among the most backward. 4) Lack of basic necessities like education, healthcare, jobs etc Demand for sub-categorization: 1) Removal of intra-caste disparities 2) Last mile development of the beneficiary ⇒ not limited to urban areas. 3) Preserving class disparities in reservation. Thus, caste uneven and sub-categories action need to explored to achieve SDG-1.

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GS2GS2

Topic

Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger

Paradox of Poverty

Caste and Social Inequality

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analytical

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