Hoshiarpur May 1 - Former MP Avinash Rai Khanna has welcomed the caste census decision of the Modi government and called it a historic decision of the Modi government. Khanna said that the decision of the Modi government to include caste census in the upcoming census is proof that the Modi government is committed to the best interests and values ??of the country and society.
Khanna said that this step has been taken by the central government, where it will promote social and economic equality, while ensuring transparency in policy making. He said that the caste census will prove to be a revolutionary step towards social justice and inclusive development. Khanna said that caste data will help the government better understand the socio-economic status of different communities.
It can be found out which castes are the most deprived in education, employment and health services. This can make welfare schemes more effective. In addition, in the absence of an accurate population of OBCs and other backward communities, it has become difficult to implement reservation policies and proper distribution of resources. The new caste census data will make reservation boundaries and distribution more transparent. The caste census will identify communities that have been historically marginalized.
Caste statistics will highlight social inequality, which will give the government and society an opportunity to address these issues under which policies can be made for improvement if the income or education level of a particular caste is below the national average. Khanna welcomed the Modi government's caste census decision as a welfare decision in the interest of the countrymen.