The Supreme Court declined to entertain the OBC Federation of India’s plea for a pre-loaded caste drop-down menu in Census 2027. The bench called the issue a policy matter and allowed petitioner to approach the Registrar General and Census Commissioner
The Supreme Court declined to entertain a plea seeking a pre-loaded OBC caste drop-down menu in Census 2027 digital tools. The bench termed the matter a policy decision and allowed the petitioner to approach the Registrar General and Census Commissioner
The government informed the Rajya Sabha that Census 2027 will collect data on the sex of the head of the household, including a transgender category. The exercise will be conducted in two phases and will also allow citizens the option of self-enumeration
Caste enumeration is not merely a symbolic act but a vital tool for evidence-based policymaking, says the former chairman of the State Backward Classes Commission
