In the ambiguous ‘Open-Column Method’, respondents can self-declare their caste, w
hich the enumerator will record, as opposed to choosing one from a pre-defined list
T.N. Assembly unanimously adopts resolution urging Centre to do away with ‘Open-Column Method’ while enumerating BCs, MBCs, and DNCs
In the ambiguous ‘Open-Column Method’, respondents can self-declare their caste, which the enumerator will record, as opposed to choosing one from a pre-defined list
By Dhallo News · September 8, 2026 at 2:18 PM IST
Source: The Hindu - National
SOURCE: The Hindu - National
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