Censys 2021

Ahead of the 2021 census, the Supreme Court on February 26 agreed to hear a plea urging the Centre to conduct a caste-wise census survey for backward classes. Aimed at bringing efficient budgetary allocation, the plea sought to exclude ‘creamy layer’ and non-backward classes from the particular caste. Moreover, stating that the Census does not include a backward class column, the plea mentioned the government's plight in allocating funds.