Caste Census Returns: 1st Since Independence; Format Triggers Politics | For 'Justice' Or 'Votes'?
In this episode of India Upfront, anchor Pranesh Roy discusses the return of caste enumeration in India's Census, marking the first such exercise since Independence
In this episode of India Upfront, anchor Pranesh Roy discusses the return of caste enumeration in India's Census, marking the first such exercise since Independence. The inclusion of caste in the Census format has triggered a major political debate, with parties and leaders arguing over whether the exercise is primarily about social justice, accurate representation and welfare policy or whether it could become a tool for electoral and vote-bank politics.
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Politics or Social Justice? 5:09 Analyzing Caste Representation in Government Jobs 8:05 The Importance of Accurate Caste Data for Development 10:09 Challenges of Open-Ended Caste Questions in Surveys 12:15 Future Implications of the Caste Census: What’s Next?
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