Caste Data Chaos: Government Stalls on Sorting Open-Column Census Results
As the 2027 Census approaches, confusion reigns over how to handle open-column caste data, with concerns mounting from OBC groups and opposition parties.
Caste Data Chaos: Government Stalls on Sorting Open-Column Census Results
The upcoming 2027 Census is already under scrutiny as the government remains indecisive on how to process the open-column caste data. Opposition parties and Other Backward Classes (OBC) groups have expressed strong opposition to this option, recalling the failures of the 2011 Socio-Economic Caste Census. Experts point out that the earlier census produced over 46 lakh caste names, yet successive governments have failed to act on the findings.
Accountability in Focus
Citizens are left questioning: What was promised regarding the previous census data? Why hasn’t the government taken any action on the previous findings? This lack of clarity raises concerns about accountability and transparency in handling sensitive caste information. As reported by The Hindu, the government must address these questions to ensure that the voices of marginalized communities are not overlooked yet again.
Source: The Hindu
