Wed Apr 30 18:37:40 UTC 2025: ## India to Include Caste in Upcoming Census: Minister
**New Delhi, May 1, 2025** – The Indian government’s decision to enumerate caste in the upcoming census has been hailed as a “historic” step towards social justice. Union Social Justice Minister Virendra Kumar lauded the move, stating it will empower marginalized communities and help realize the vision of B.R. Ambedkar.
Mr. Kumar emphasized that including caste data will allow for targeted support to socially and economically disadvantaged groups, bringing them into the mainstream. He described the decision as a crucial step towards achieving the government’s goal of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas” (collective effort, collective progress, collective trust). In a social media post, the Minister also congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his commitment to social justice. The inclusion of caste in the census is expected to provide valuable data for policymaking and resource allocation aimed at addressing caste-based inequalities.
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