OBC students' body writes to President on caste census
The All India OBC Students Association has petitioned President Droupadi Murmu to ensure that the 2027 Census includes specific OBC enumeration and standardized caste codes. The group argues that accurate data is essential for social justice and equitable welfare policy implementation.
Why it matters
The request highlights ongoing debates regarding caste-based data collection and its role in constitutional representation and government resource allocation in India.
OBC students' body writes to President on caste census Hyderabad The All India OBC Students Association (AIOBCSA) on Friday wrote to President Droupadi Murmu, seeking her intervention to ensure that OBC enumeration and caste codes remain within the constitutional framework. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/aiobcsa-demands-pm-modis-clarification-on-caste-census-2027/article70959130.ece In a letter, AIOBCSA national president G.
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