Delayed census data stalls progress towards sustainable development and exacerbates inequalities. Analyse.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
3. Delayed census data stalls progress towards sustainable development and exacerbates inequalities. Analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question: Census data are essential for many purposes, including the implementation of welfare schemes. Key Demand of the question: To write about benefits of collecting census data and impact of delayed census. Directive word: Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Begin by giving context of census in India. Body: In the first part, discuss the advantages of census – essential for planning the provision of health care, education, employment, etc, helpful in the debate related to reservation policy, targeted poverty reduction programmes etc Next, Discuss the limitations of not conducting census – inefficient resource allocation, outdated policies, inadequate urban planning, overlooked vulnerable populations, and compromised public health and emergency responses etc. Conclusion: Conclude with a way forward.
Why the question:
Census data are essential for many purposes, including the implementation of welfare schemes.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about benefits of collecting census data and impact of delayed census.
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context of census in India.
In the first part, discuss the advantages of census – essential for planning the provision of health care, education, employment, etc, helpful in the debate related to reservation policy, targeted poverty reduction programmes etc
Next, Discuss the limitations of not conducting census – inefficient resource allocation, outdated policies, inadequate urban planning, overlooked vulnerable populations, and compromised public health and emergency responses etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.