Mapping Land Ownership as Part of the Caste Census Could Uncover Key Patterns about Power, Resources
type
Op-ed
source publication
Scroll
Abstract
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.
Year
2-29-2024
Recommended Citation
Sudheesh RC, 'Mapping Land Ownership as Part of the Caste Census Could Uncover Key Patterns about Power, Resources', Scroll.in (29 Feb 2024)
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