Why caste census data is critical for states that want to extend reservations

Experts say targeted affirmative action must include dominant castes only if there is evidence that they need it.

Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend.com

· Aug 26, 2021 · 07:30 pm

Economic criterion cannot be sole basis for identifying ‘creamy layer’ in backward classes, says SC

The court also quashed Haryana government notifications specifying the criterion for determining the ‘creamy layer’ solely on the basis of annual income.

Scroll Staff

· Aug 25, 2021 · 04:17 pm

India urgently needs a caste census – so why isn't the Modi government allowing one?

India runs massive policy programs based on caste. Yet refuses to collect data on them. This paradox means the government is working blind.

Shoaib Daniyal

· Jul 30, 2021 · 06:30 am

How a Modi government 2018 Constitutional change robbed states of power to identify backward classes

The Supreme Court verdict on Wednesday in the Maratha quota case shows that the Opposition’s fears about the 102nd Constitution amendment have come true.

Sruthisagar Yamunan

· May 05, 2021 · 09:55 pm

Karnataka has filed affidavit in SC to increase cap on reservation from 50%: State home minister

The Supreme Court has sought the response from all states on restructuring the 50% quota on reservations, as set by its 1992 judgement.

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· Apr 05, 2021 · 01:03 pm

Why India needs more reliable data on Dalit Christians and Muslims

Without reliable data, the marginalised communities are left exposed to discrimination.

Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend.com

· Mar 16, 2021 · 07:30 pm

DMK to BJP, Jharkhand to Haryana: What explains the sweeping support for state-based reservations?

A slowing economy and the immense shock of the lockdown means states are rushing to reserve jobs in private industry for their citizens.

Shoaib Daniyal

· Mar 14, 2021 · 09:15 am

Why are SCs among Buddhists and Sikhs given reservations, but not Dalit Christians and Muslims?

Sociologist Satish Deshpande discusses reservations, the need for political will to collect disaggregated caste data and why sub-quotas will be a positive step.

Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend.com

· Feb 21, 2021 · 07:30 pm

TN creates panel for caste-based survey as PMK renews demand for 20% quota in jobs, education

The Pattali Makkal Katchi has claimed that Vanniyars account for 25% of the state’s population, but have only 8% representation in government jobs.

Scroll Staff

· Dec 02, 2020 · 11:32 am

Bengal’s universities are progressive bastions – so what explains resistance to OBC reservations?

Backward caste Muslims in West Bengal feel shortchanged by the non-implementation of the state government’s reservations rules.

Adil Hossain

· Sep 06, 2020 · 09:00 am

As the India growth story peters out, desperate states turn to nativist quotas

A consensus seems to be developing politically on reserving state jobs for locals.

Shoaib Daniyal

· Aug 24, 2020 · 09:54 am

‘States can’t be forced to give reservations in government job promotions’: Supreme Court

The court said such reservations were not a fundamental right.

Scroll Staff

· Feb 09, 2020 · 01:44 pm