Caste Census- Is It Needed?
A caste census is a contentious issue in Indian politics and society, bearing implications not just for governance but also for the broader discourse …
Backward Sections/Castes
SHREYAS
Since 2014, the government has allocated a substantial budget of INR 2,300 Crore to support the education of SC (Scheduled Caste) and OBC (Other Backward…
Sub-categorization among Scheduled Castes
In a move that has stirred both controversy and anticipation, the government is considering a proposal to introduce “sub-categorisation” within the Scheduled Caste (SC) quotas.…
Bihar’s caste-based survey
A recent development has brought Bihar’s caste-based survey to the forefront, sparking debates and discussions on the implications of such an initiative. The involvement of…
Justice Rohini Commission
The Justice Rohini Commission is a four-member commission tasked with examining the sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in India. The commission was appointed on…
The Great Indian Reservation System – Understanding its Past, Present and Solutions
The Supreme Court has recently ruled that reservation for promotions in public posts is not a fundamental right, and a state cannot be forced to provi…
The importance of caste data
What the editorial is about? The need for a reservation to be provided based on credible data collection exercise. Context Last month, the Supreme Court…
Criminal Tribes Act (CTA) – Main Features and Effects
Recently, a Tamil movie Jai Bhim has been released which portrays the plight of the Irula community of Tamil Nadu. People of this community are rat-ca…
Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNTs)
Civilizations have always relied on varied techniques and practices for their survival, pastoralism is one such. It forms an integral part of human ci…
