A new framework around caste and the census Updated: Updated: January 23, 2021 00:37 IST There needs to be closer engagement between all stakeholders of the Census and the Socio-Economic and Caste Census Share Article AAA There needs to be closer engagement between all stakeholders of the Census and the Socio-Economic and Caste Census Enumerating, describing and understanding the population of a society and what people have access to, and what they are excluded from, is important not only for social scientists but also for policy practitioners and the government. In this regard, the Census of India, one of the largest exercises of its kind, enumerates and collects demographic and socio-economic information on the Indian population. However, no data exists in a vacuum. It has its own history, context and purpose.