<h1>Nationwide Caste Census Confirmed: Comprehensive Data Collection Planned to Address Social and Economic Representation Challenges</h1> The government announced caste enumeration will be included in the upcoming census exercise, addressing long-standing demands from opposition parties. The Union Minister emphasized transparency and criticized previous opposition approaches to caste surveys. The decision aims to strengthen social and economic structures while ensuring a comprehensive nationwide count. The census, originally scheduled for 2020, was delayed due to the pandemic, and will now include caste data under the central government's constitutional authority.