In the article, the demand was expressed that along with the collection of census to be carried out across the country, the caste census should also be conducted comprehensively. It is said that it will be useful to assess the actual condition of socially and economically backward sections.
In view of the fact that the population details will be collected digitally, it is suggested to give appropriate training to the field staff. He opined that special care should be taken in the matter of confidentiality and accuracy of information.
The article states that reliable population and social statistics are essential for designing planned welfare programmes.
