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Caste Census to
from death and adversity to immortality.”
The passage through Amrit Kaal cannot be Ensure Inclusive
illuminated without knowledge. Therefore, Development
this era—the Amrit Kaal—is a period dedi-
cated to knowledge, research, and innova- A caste census is crucial for the realisation of social justice and
tion. Our objective is to build an India whose for the effective implementation of policy schemes at the grassroots
roots remain firmly anchored in ancient tra- level. It will not only aid in understanding the actual socio-economic
ditions and heritage, yet whose reach landscape but will also ensure inclusive development. Furthermore,
extends infinitely into the boundless skies of concrete steps can be taken toward providing equal opportunities...
modernity. We must keep our culture, civili-
zation, and values alive, while simultaneous- April 30, 2025
ly preserving and enriching our spirituality
and diversity. Concurrently, we must contin- The Cabinet Committee on Political
uously modernize our systems across tech- Affairs (CCPA), chaired by Prime Minister
Narendra Modi, decided to include caste-wise
nology, infrastructure, education, and enumeration in the upcoming census.
healthcare. Acting on this very vision over
the past 12 years, the Central Government
has transformed Census 2027 into a revolu- June 16, 2025
tionary undertaking, India’s first fully digital The Ministry of Home Affairs officially issued
census. Its primary objective is to facilitate the notification for the 2027 Census.
precise planning and targeted action.
Census 2027 is being hailed as a historic n For the first time since independence, the 2027
milestone from multiple perspectives. It Census will include the enumeration of caste for
places a special emphasis on technological all communities.
innovation, digital data collection, and en- n To safeguard social harmony, it was decided to integrate the
hanced accuracy, ensuring that the data caste enumeration into the main census itself, rather than
collection process is swift, transparent, and conducting it as a separate survey.
error-free. Features such as mobile applica- n Detailed information re-
tions, online forms, and real-time data pro- garding the caste of every Following the
cessing lend this initiative a distinctly family member was last Socio-Economic and
modern character. The census will no longer collected and published Caste Census (SECC)
be confined merely to paper records; in 1931. of 2011, all data-except
instead, every piece of information will be caste-related
securely and instantly accessible through statistics was
digital mediums. This will not only result in published.
significant time savings but also ensure
greater transparency and credibility. Under
the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra
Modi, the Central Government has steered
governance toward a model of “Data-Driven
Governance.” Accurate and authentic data is
indispensable for realizing the spirit of
“Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas,
aur Sabka Prayas” and “Minimum Govern-
ment, Maximum Governance.” These are no
longer mere slogans; they have become the

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