Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
Understanding India's social structure, the implementation and challenges of affirmative action policies, constitutional provisions related to social justice, the complexities of demographic data collection, and the political economy of caste in India.
Other Backward Classes (OBCs) are a constitutionally recognized category of socially and educationally backward citizens in India, eligible for affirmative action. Their accurate enumeration, often debated in the context of the decennial Census, is crucial for effective policy formulation, resource allocation, and ensuring social justice.