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COULD PERVERSE INCENTIVES LEAD TO INFLATED OBC NUMBERS IN CENSUS? Syllabus: GS-2: Vulnerable section of population. Welfare schemes Why in the News? India’s proposed caste census has revived debate over whether respondents could deliberately overstate OBC membership because caste data may influence reservation and welfare policies. The argument rests on perverse incentives, but the Census …
Read MoreReforming India’s Census System for Modern Governance Needs Syllabus: GS-1 : Population and Associated Issues GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News ? India’s long-delayed Census process has resumed with house-listing operations, setting the stage for full enumeration. The upcoming data will shape policymaking for 2027. However, concerns over data quality, institutional fragmentation, …
Read MoreIntroduction A census is a comprehensive process that involves the collection, compilation, analysis, and dissemination of information about every individual in a country or a well-defined part of a country at a specific point in time. It is primarily focused on demographic, economic, and social data. This process is crucial for governments, policymakers, researchers, and …
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