https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=42505 Inclusion of caste enumeration in the upcoming national census reinstates systematic collection of caste identity data to inform affirmative action, reservation, and welfare policies; proponents argue it reveals intersectional socio economic disparities and enables targeted policy design, while critics caution it may entrench caste identities. Historical context traces colonial decennial caste counts, a post Independence cessation except for scheduled groups, subsequent state surveys and a later nationwide socio economic and caste census whose caste data were not fully released. Practical uncertainties include methods of categorization, collection, and subsequent use of data. en-us Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:16:03 +0530 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:16:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=42505 Inclusion of caste enumeration in the upcoming national census reinstates systematic collection of caste identity data to inform affirmative action, reservation, and welfare policies; proponents argue it reveals intersectional socio economic disparities and enables targeted policy design, while critics caution it may entrench caste identities. Historical context traces colonial decennial caste counts, a post Independence cessation except for scheduled groups, subsequent state surveys and a later nationwide socio economic and caste census whose caste data were not fully released. Practical uncertainties include methods of categorization, collection, and subsequent use of data. News - Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:16:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=42505