Dossier
Caste Census
Coverage of Caste Census in the Nexus archive.
- A different approach to the caste census | Explained
The article examines the Bihar caste survey and Telangana’s 2025 caste survey, questioning how a social management approach contrasts with traditional top-down welfare models. It raises concerns about whether caste censuses might exacerbate social divisions and weaken national unity, while also addressing implications for democratic accountability.
- Caste Census: The methodology, challenges, and the road ahead | Explained
Caste will be included in the 2027 Census after decades of debate. The article discusses ongoing pre-tests, questionnaire design, past anomalies, and future steps in implementing this census methodology.