The combined share of Schedule Tribe and Schedule Caste in the affluent population of India was less than 30 percent. Contrary to this, economically and socially stronger groups constituted the major part of the affluent population. Hence, indicating a strong relationship between caste and prosperity...
According to the data, the Muslim population’s share in India increased from 13.43 percent in 2001 to 14.23 percent in 2011, marking a rise of 0.8 percentage points. This marks the third consecutive decade where the Muslim population’s share has grown by 0.8 percentage points or more, signa...
The findings suggest that it is essential to establish population-level interventions to tackle the modifiable risk factors for diabetes. Educational programs on diet and physical activity, creation of public spaces conducive to physical activity, promotion of fruit and vegetable intake, and ...
India had nearly 50% of its population below the age of 25 years in 2011, and the same is expected to fall to 35% in 2036 during which more than an 80% increase in the share of workers aged 15–59 is expected. Before examining the challenges associated with improving education for ...
The total strength of the electorate was 41.1 million voters while the total population of Indian provinces was 299 million. Taking into account only the adult population (age of 20+, ~50% of the population), it implied 28% of the population were eligible to vote. ...
Caste-wise, men were almost evenly distributed across the survey rounds, and OBC constituted the highest proportion in every round. The proportion of Muslims increased from 12% in 2005–06 to 15% in 2019–21. The proportion of men who drink alcohol decreased over the survey rounds (from 32...
Elite capture, a global phenomenon, is a form of corruption. It describes how public resources are exploited by a few privileged individuals and groups to the detriment of the larger population. A recently published report by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has found that the elite...
from it. He said that in 2023-24, the SCs and STs received 3.43% of the budget, when the population is around 22%-25%. This year, it has been reduced to 3.3%. CPI (ML) Liberation MP Sudama Prasad also criticised the budget and said it is pro-rich. A pro-rich budget has been...
City-wise Number of Houseless Population in Million Plus Cities in India (Census 2001) City-wise Number of Residential Building Completion Certificates Issued in India (1994 to 2001) City-wise Number of Residential Building Permits Issued in India (1994 to 2001) ...
While MLAs are present, they operate at a higher level and are often overwhelmed by the large population they serve. As a result, it may be challenging for local citizens to approach them for immediate concerns. Elected councillors, on the other hand, act as accessible representatives at the...