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Neo-Buddhist movement-Sociological perspective

Neo-Buddhist movement-Sociological perspective Context: Neo-Buddhism is highly important for Paper-1 GS mains and Sociology and Philosophy optional “Recently PM's visit to KUSHINAGAR opens a new debate surrounding religion. Today Buddhist population has a significant voting share and the advancement of HINDUTVA gives them the space to participate” The base for neo-Buddhism: The advancement of Hindutva offers residual space to symbols of Buddhism and downplays its rev

Census, SECC (Socio - Economic Caste Census), NRC &NPR

Census, SECC (Socio-Economic Caste Census), NRC &NPR There were historical attempts to enumerate the population in the parts of the Indian Subcontinent as well as to assess landholdings for revenue purposes, which was then a primary consideration. They are attested in the writings of Kautilya, Abu Fazal and Muhnot Naini. The later census was carried out by the British Government. Census The origin of the Census in India goes back to the colonial exercise of 1881. Censu

Dhangar Community in Maharashtra

The Dhangar community’s demand for ST status has been dismissed. Dhangars – They are large cluster of pastoral groups and they live mostly in Western Maharashtra and Marathwada. Population – In Maharashtra, they are estimated to range from 4 to 12% of the total population (unofficially estimate). Reservation status – In Maharashtra, there is an exclusive quota of 3.5% under a separate category called NT (No Tribe). In centr