OBC groups seek mandatory caste coding in Census, warn against ‘unscientific’ enumeration
- Posted on August 30, 2026
- By The Hindu
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In brief
Advocacy groups representing Other Backward Classes are pushing for systematic caste categorization in national Census operations, citing concerns about methodological inconsistencies that could compromise demographic accuracy and waste government resources. The groups argue that without standardized caste coding protocols, statistical collection becomes unreliable for policy formulation and resource allocation targeting marginalized communities.
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OBC groups seek mandatory caste coding in Census, warn against ‘unscientific’ enumeration
OBC groups urge mandatory caste coding in Census, warning unscientific enumeration could waste public funds and hinder accurate data collection.
