May 02, 2025 12:06 pm
The SECC collected data on a range of parameters, parts of which were published in 2016. But the data on caste populations, other than the total numbers of SCs and STs, was not made public.
March 14, 2025 1:44 am
The group headed by retired SC judge Sudershan Reddy and including economist Jean Dreze and Congress leader Praveen Chakravarty, will not look at methodology, government clarifies, as Opposition alleges "undercounting" of backward classes.
November 04, 2023 8:59 pm
The statement assumes significance in the backdrop of the demand from Opposition parties for a nationwide caste census. The Congress and regional parties such as the JD(U) and RJD have been accusing the BJP of dragging its feet on the issue.
October 13, 2023 1:45 pm
Caste census is relevant and necessary for any well-designed policy to reduce social inequality
August 14, 2021 8:56 am
Satish Deshpande writes: The most powerful and the most pampered minority in Indian society is composed largely of the upper castes. A caste census will make it visible.
July 07, 2015 12:00 am
Socio-economic census data provides valuable pointers — and reality checks — for policymakers
April 29, 2013 1:58 am
Nearly a year and a half after its first deadline,the Socio Economic Caste Census (SECC) is now nearing completion with the enumeration process






