New Delhi: Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Union Cabinet has approved the inclusion of a caste-based census in the upcoming national census, keeping in mind the current needs of the country.
“I welcome this historic decision, which marks a significant step toward placing the marginalized and backward communities at the center of policymaking. It aims to unite all sections of society and address social, educational, and economic disparities in a transparent and authentic manner while ensuring rightful entitlements for all,” said Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
समता, समरसता, सुशासन और सामाजिक न्याय के एक नए युग का आरंभ!
प्रधानमंत्री @narendramodi जी के नेतृत्व में केंद्रीय कैबिनेट ने आज की आवश्यकताओं को ध्यान में रखते हुए जातिगत जनगणना को आगामी जनगणना में शामिल करने की स्वीकृति प्रदान की है। इस ऐतिहासिक निर्णय का स्वागत करता हूँ।…
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) April 30, 2025
“For the past 11 years, the government led by Prime Minister Modi has worked in line with the core spirit of the Constitution, upholding the commitment to Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas (Together with all, Development for all). Today’s decision will further strengthen the vision of inclusive growth and social justice,” Pradhan added.
“Unlike the Congress and other opposition parties, which have always misled the public on the issue of caste census—limiting their efforts only to caste surveys and never integrating it with the official census—this government has demonstrated clarity and far-sightedness. This sensitive and corrective step, made possible by the firm resolve of Prime Minister Modi, reflects a commitment to rectifying historical injustices and advancing a more equitable society,” the Union Minister further said.
