Checkbox caste | On the counting of caste, Census 2027 | The Hindu Editorial

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The rehearsal for the second phase of Census 2027, under way in 16 States and Union Territories since July 6, carries a key feature: an “open column” where respondents can state their caste, which the enumerator will record. Unlike the 2011 Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC), which also had this feature, this counting of caste in the Census itself has statutory backing. The pre-test ends on July 20, and the government says that it will then finalise the methodology for counting caste. Read more: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/checkbox-caste-on-the-counting-of-caste-census-2027/article71198212.ece Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India

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