Census Overhaul: Modi Approves Full Caste Enumeration for All Respondents
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Why in news
The Registrar General of India notified a major overhaul in the Census methodology, including full caste enumeration for all respondents, approved by the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs.
Background
The Census Act, 1948 (Section 8, sub-section 2) governs the enumeration process. The Registrar General of India notified 40 questions covering bank accounts, mobile numbers, and caste details. Population enumeration begins in snow-bound areas of Ladakh, J&K, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand from September 1 to 30.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillCensus Act, 1948: The primary legislation governing the conduct of the census in India.
- BodyRegistrar General of India: The primary authority responsible for the census and demographic data collection.
- FactFull caste enumeration: A shift from only enumerating Scheduled Castes and Tribes to including all respondents.
- PlaceSnow-bound areas: Ladakh, J&K, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand are the first regions for population enumeration.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of comprehensive caste enumeration in the Census for inclusive policy formulation and social justice in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data-driven governance
- Social justice and reservation policy
- Privacy vs. demographic accuracy
- Way forward: Digital census integration
Keywords: Demographic profiling · Social justice · Data-driven policy · Inclusivity · Census Act
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