National conference of OBC groups demanded unique caste codes and separate Census columns for OBCs and General Category
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OBC groups seek mandatory caste coding in Census, warn against ‘unscientific’ enumeration
A national conference of OBC groups demanded mandatory caste coding in the upcoming Census with unique codes for every caste and separate columns for OBCs and General Category. Leaders warned that without scientific enumeration, the exercise could become infructuous. This assumes significance as India prepares for its delayed decadal Census, with OBC enumeration being a long-standing political and constitutional demand. The issue intersects with Article 340, Mandal Commission recommendations, and ongoing debates on caste-based reservations.
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Leaders warned Census could be 'infructuous' without scientific caste enumeration methodology
Demand aligns with Article 340 (appointment of commission for backward classes) and Mandal Commission legacy
India's decadal Census (last held 2011) is overdue; OBC enumeration last done in 1931 Census
Issue critical for reservation policy, creamy layer determination, and sub-categorisation of OBCs (Rohini Commission)
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