May 1, 2025 8:45 AM

Caste enumeration to be included in upcoming census, says government

In a major decision, the central government on Wednesday announced that caste enumeration will be included in the upcoming population census. Briefing the media on the Union Cabinet’s decisions, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that while some states have carried out caste-based surveys, conducting a census falls strictly within the jurisdiction of the central government. “The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) has decided today that caste enumeration ...