Mapping Land Ownership as Part of the Caste Census Could Uncover Key Patterns about Power, Resources

Title: Mapping Land Ownership as Part of the Caste Census Could Uncover Key Patterns about Power, Resources

Published on: February 29, 2024

Published in: Scroll.in

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Dr. Sudheesh R C

Extract:

Land remains the most important asset for Indians, but at the same time, ownership is highly skewed by caste…. Caste censuses can reveal crucial patterns in how power in India is enmeshed in land. Most importantly, the caste census has the potential to bring land reform back to political agendas.