Archive · 25 May 2025
Caste Census Will Strengthen Social Justice, Says NCSC Chief
Imagine a government counting how many people are in each caste to help them fairly.
The head of a group for Scheduled Castes (a specific community) says this is a good idea.
They believe it will help give these communities what they deserve in terms of programs and help.
It will also help everyone have equal opportunities, and is important because without accurate data many deprived groups remain unaccounted for.
Some people worry it could cause divisions, but the leader of this group says it will actually make society more fair.
NCSC Chairperson Kishor Makwana supports the caste census, rejecting claims it could cause divisions.
He believes accurate data will strengthen social justice and help uplift marginalized communities.
The caste census will provide a foundation for policy decisions and target beneficiaries of schemes more effectively.
Makwana says the NCSC will play a role in ensuring Scheduled Castes receive their due share after data collection.
The last comprehensive caste census was conducted in 1931, and updated data has been lacking.
- Who
- Kishor Makwana, Chairperson of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC).
- What
- The inclusion of caste enumeration in the next census.
- When
- Announced for the next census.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To create a foundation for policy decisions and ensure proportionate access to welfare schemes for marginalized communities.
Critics
Proponents
Social Impact
Critics
Caste census may lead to societal divisions.
Proponents
Caste census will strengthen social justice and uplift marginalized communities.
- Organization
- National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)
- Official's Title
- Chairperson
- Census Status
- Planned for Next Census
- Main Benefit
- Proportionate Access to Welfare Schemes
