Day 8
Health & SocialSkim2025-05-01
Cabinet Approves Caste Enumeration in Upcoming Census
What Happened
The Union Cabinet approved the inclusion of a comprehensive caste enumeration in the upcoming digital decennial Census. This marks the first time since 1931 that a full headcount of all castes, beyond SCs and STs, will be conducted as part of the official statutory census.
Why It Matters
The move provides necessary empirical data to refine affirmative action policies and ensure more equitable resource distribution across diverse social groups.
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