According to experts, since information about caste will be recorded strictly based on the respondent's declaration during the 2027 census, the assessment of the practical value and applicability of this data is only possible at the stage after the census is conducted.
Nevertheless, officials reported that statisticians will be able to identify any distorted or fabricated data through cross-referencing, the use of value indicators, and other methods. If the detected deviation exceeds acceptable limits, the data may be deemed 'unreliable' for use in developing state policy.
During the discussion, the question arose as to how the Central Government guarantees the prevention of such situations, given that the assignment of OBC status is often made on the basis of political considerations.