Why is India Conducting a Caste Census in 2027? | Current Affairs | Drishti IAS

IAS GS फाउंडेशन कोर्स की अधिक जानकारी या काउंसलिंग के लिए लिंक पर क्लिक करें – https://drishti.xyz/upsc-yt-ias-hindi GS Foundation: https://drishti.xyz/gs-foundation-yt-... IAS Mains Courses: https://drishti.xyz/ias-mains-yt-ias-... IAS Prelims: https://drishti.xyz/ias-prelims-yt-ia... IAS Optional Courses: https://drishti.xyz/optional-yt-ias-h... NCERT Courses: https://drishti.xyz/dla-ncert-yt-ias-... ************************************************************************  The Government of India has announced that caste enumeration will be conducted as part of the Population Census 2027, making it one of the most significant developments in India's governance and public policy framework. In this detailed analysis by Drishti IAS, we explain the background of the caste census, the ongoing pre-test exercise, the proposed methodology, lessons from the 2011 Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC), the challenges of collecting caste data, and the political, administrative, and social implications of this historic exercise. This session also covers the open-column methodology, self-enumeration, digital census, enumeration blocks, legal provisions under the Census Act, 1948, the reasons behind the delay in the Census, and what to expect from the final questionnaire. This topic is highly relevant for UPSC Prelims, UPSC Mains, State PCS, and other competitive examinations, as well as anyone interested in understanding India's evolving public policy landscape. ************************************************************************* महत्त्वपूर्ण प्लेलिस्ट: 1. Drishtikon By Dr. Vikas Divyakirti: https://drishti.xyz/Drishtikon-by-Dr-... 2. Videos by Dr. Vikas Divyakriti: https://drishti.xyz/Videos-DrVikasDiv... 3. Concept Talk- By Dr. Vikas Divyakirti: https://drishti.xyz/Concepttalk-DrVik... 4. NCERT Foundation Series: https://drishti.xyz/NCERT-Foundation-... 5. How to Prepare Optional: https://drishti.xyz/How-to-Prepare-Op... 6. Optional Subject Demo Classes: https://drishti.xyz/Optional-Subject-... 7. Daily Current News: https://drishti.xyz/Daily-Current-News 8. Simplified Videos: https://drishti.xyz/Simplified 9. Drishti IAS Special: https://drishti.xyz/Drishti-IAS-Special 10. Duniya Is Hafte: https://drishti.xyz/Duniya-Is-Hafte-DIH 11. Topper’s Success Stories: https://drishti.xyz/Toppers-Success-S... 12. UPSC Prelims PYQ Analysis: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-Prelims-PYQ-... 13. UPSC Mock Interview 2024: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-2024-Mock-In... 14. IAS Toppers Talk 2024: https://drishti.xyz/Toppers-Talk-2024 15. IAS Toppers’ Seminar: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Toppers-Seminar 16. IAS Toppers’ Strategy: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Toppers-Strategy ************************************************************************* हमारे प्रमुख कोर्सेज़: 1. GS Foundation Courses: https://drishti.xyz/GS-foundation-Onl... 2. GS Studio Foundation Course (Hindi): https://drishti.xyz/GS-Studio-Foundat... 3. GS Studio Foundation Course (Hinglish): https://drishti.xyz/gs-studio-foundat... 4. GS Studio Foundation Course (English): https://drishti.xyz/GS-Studio-Foundat... 5. NCERT Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/NCERT-Online-Courses 6. UPSC Optional Subjects Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-Optional-Sub... 7. IAS Prelims 2026 Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Prelims-2026-... 8. IAS Mains 2026 Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Mains-2026-On... 9. Current Affairs (Prelims + Mains) IAS 2026 Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-Current-Affa... 10. UPSC Prelims 2026 Test Series: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Prelims-2026-... 11. UPSC Mains 2026 Test Series: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Mains-2026-Te... 12. EPFO Online Course: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-EPFO-Online-... 13. CAPF Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/CAPF-Online-Courses ************************************************************************* Download Drishti Learning App Now: iOS: https://drishti.xyz/DLA-IOS Android: https://drishti.xyz/DLA-Android Windows: https://drishti.xyz/DLA-Windows ************************************************************************* Follow Us on Social Media: https://drishti.xyz/SocialMedia-YT #CasteCensus #Census2027 #UPSC #CurrentAffairs #DrishtiIAS #IndianPolity #Governance #PublicPolicy #SocialJustice #PopulationCensus #UPSCPreparation | #CivilServicesExam | #IASPreparation | #UPSC2026 | #UPSC | #UPSCMotivation | #CurrentAffairs | #upscmains #drishtionlinecourse