In a landmark policy decision, the Union Cabinet has approved the inclusion of caste enumeration in the upcoming national census. The announcement, made by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, marks a significant shift in India’s data collection strategy, with long-term implications for governance,

The Indian government is set to begin the long-delayed population census in 2025, with completion expected by 2026. This major national exercise will be followed by a nationwide delimitation process for Lok Sabha constituencies, scheduled to be concluded by 2028. The move aims to address pending governance issues, including the redrawing of parliamentary boundaries based