Amitabh Kundu
Amitabh Kundu
Amitabh Kundu is Professor Emeritus at L J University, Ahmedabad
Amitabh Kundu is Professor Emeritus at L J University, Ahmedabad
Amitabh Kundu
Population census at last: Several pending issues need fresh attention
There was a polarisation of views on getting the caste data included in the Census, with the government taking a negative posture while the Opposition was united in demanding it
 "Population census at last: Several pending issues need fresh attention")
Caste Census debate: Data gaps, political risks, and social equity
A matter of confidentiality, reporting bias, and political ramifications
 "Caste Census debate: Data gaps, political risks, and social equity")
Addressing discrepancies in the official statistical system amid data gaps
The discrepancies in the statistics produced by different agencies are generally due to issues of definitions, coverage, and differences in statutory and procedural requirements
 "Addressing discrepancies in the official statistical system amid data gaps")
The Great Indian Poverty Debate: Fresh estimates ignite new discussions
The decline in poverty at the national level, by 17.2 percentage points, however, would be considered very sharp during the period from 2011-12 to 2023-24
 "The Great Indian Poverty Debate: Fresh estimates ignite new discussions")
Growth or decline? Understanding non-agricultural informal enterprises
Efforts at providing robust data for unorganised sector, which plays an important role in livelihood and survival of the poor, has so far been half-hearted, producing no comparable evidence over time
 "Growth or decline? Understanding non-agricultural informal enterprises")
