Uttar Pradesh Census Director Confirms Inclusion of Caste Enumeration in Upcoming Survey
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 07:03 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
Sheetal Verma, director of census operations in Uttar Pradesh, affirmed that the forthcoming population census will count caste details alongside other demographic data. She clarified that individuals who ordinarily reside in a location will be enumerated as part of that area's population. The decision aims to provide a more comprehensive demographic picture.