Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:16am on 17 May 2025,Saturday India
In 2025, India’s government approved adding caste details to the national census for the first time since independence. This decision aims to provide accurate data on caste demographics to guide social justice and policy-making efforts. It is expected to influence reservation quotas in jobs, education, and political representation, especially for Other Backward Classes (OBCs). The move follows recent state-level caste surveys sparking national debate. The caste census will begin in 2025 and finish by 2026, shaping future welfare programs and electoral boundaries, marking a significant step in India’s socio-political landscape. (PC: Getty Images)
