Source: The post is based on the article “We require reliable data on caste to meet our aims of social justice” published in the Livemint on 21st April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. Relevance: About the demand including caste in the census. News:… Continue reading We require reliable data on caste to meet our aims of social justice
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What counts is seldom counted: About Census
Synopsis: The census in India has been postponed due to the pandemic. Such events are rare. This also opens up the opportunity to discuss utility and changes to the census. Contents1 Introduction2 Why census is essential?3 What are the factors leading to the under or non-utilization of census data?4 What is the challenge of enumerating… Continue reading What counts is seldom counted: About Census
