India to Conduct First Comprehensive Caste Census Since 1931

India to Conduct First Comprehensive Caste Census Since 1931

In a landmark decision, India will include a comprehensive caste enumeration in its upcoming national census, marking the first such exercise since 1931. The announcement, made by the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, responds to decades-long demands for detailed caste data to inform social justice policies and affirmative action … Read more

Modi Government Approves Caste Census, Signals Major Push for Social Justice

Modi Government Approves Caste Census, Signals Major Push for Social Justice

Historic Move Announced In a groundbreaking step, the Indian government has approved the inclusion of caste enumeration in the upcoming national census, slated to begin in 2025 and conclude in 2026. The decision, endorsed by the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addresses long-standing calls for comprehensive caste data to … Read more