Minister Advocates for Caste Census to Boost Social Justice

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has reiterated the need for a caste census, which he deems essential for understanding community representation in public and private sectors. Such data, he asserts, is crucial for ensuring social justice and enabling inclusive policies that empower underrepresented caste groups.

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has emphasized the importance of conducting a caste census to understand the representation of various communities in public and private sector employment.

Speaking at a press conference, the Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment highlighted that he has championed the need for a caste census since 1998.

Athawale remarked that such data collection is critical for assessing employment distribution among caste groups, ultimately aiding in the formulation of policies that ensure equal opportunity and social justice for all.

(With inputs from agencies.)