Is caste included in census?

The 2011 caste census collected data on all castes, and not just of the OBCs. Though the demands of the OBC-dominated political parties typically focus on expanding the socio-economic mapping of the census from the SCs and the STs to include the OBC castes, they want the caste census to cover the upper castes as well.

Which of the Census of India was caste based?

SECC 2011 was the first caste-based census since 1931 Census of India, and it was launched on 29 June 2011 from the Sankhola village of Hazemara block in West Tripura district.

Will there be caste census in 2021?

The Union government has clearly told the Supreme Court on Thursday (September 23) that a caste census in 2021“would not be feasible” and that it has taken a “conscious policy decision” to not to seek information regarding any other caste, except SCs and STs.

Why is census caste necessary?

Reservation in educational institutes and government jobs are provided on the basis of caste identities. The absence of fresh caste census data means that the caste estimates of 1931 are being projected for formulating welfare policies in 2021.

What does Census caste mean?

Caste census means inclusion of caste-wise tabulation of India’s population in the Census exercise, which is a decennial count of the Indian population.

When did census caste start in India?

1881
The first census in India began in 1872 and the periodic count in 1881 under British rule. Since then, the data on caste was always included, though only till 1931.

What is caste census in India UPSC?

The Socio-Economic Caste Census of 2011 was a major exercise to obtain data about the socio-economic status of various communities. It had two components: a survey of the rural and urban households and ranking of these households based on pre-set parameters, and a caste census.

When did caste census start in India?

The first census in India began in 1872 and the periodic count in 1881 under British rule. Since then, the data on caste was always included, though only till 1931.

Why was there no census in 2021?

On counting OBCs as part of the fresh Census, which was scheduled to begin in 2021 but delayed because of the pandemic, the Centre said it decided not to hold ‘OBC Census’ as part of the larger decennial enumeration of the population.

Will the census ask everyone their caste except upper castes?

The answer will be ‘what about merit?’ and ‘reservations should only be for the poor regardless of caste’. This is why it’s still unlikely that the census will ask everyone their caste, except the upper castes. The Census of India must not only count OBCs, but all castes.

How is the caste system classified in India?

In modern India, the Indian government introduced a categorization scheme in which the untouchable castes were categorized as scheduled castes (SC), the backward tribes were categorized as scheduled tribes (ST) and the disadvantaged castes as other backward castes (OBC). The Forward caste (FC) community generally constitute the high caste group.

Which states have the largest Scheduled Caste population in India?

These states, along with Andhra Pradesh Tamil Nadu, Maharastra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Punjab comprise the group of ‘top ten’ states in terms of large Scheduled Caste population in the country. In Nagaland, Lakshdweep, and A & N Islands, no Scheduled Caste is notified.

How should the census of India count OBCs?

The Census of India must not only count OBCs, but all castes. Just as census data is used to find out how many Scheduled Caste households have a TV or a two-wheeler, we could do with such data for everyone, including upper castes. Let the economic status of everyone be known – let’s see how many Brahmins are poor, and how poor.