...Arjun Prakash Purpose This study examines the impact of caste on salary levels and job positions within Kerala’s Information Technology sector, aiming to challenge the meritocratic perception of this critical area for India’s economic growth. Design/methodology/approach The study utilises...

.../approach This special issue consists of six articles on current EDI issues in India. The first three of the contributions are focused on descriptions of diversity challenges and policies regarding caste and disabilities, while the remaining three papers address gender diversity. Findings In addition...

...Ambika Prasad; Laurie T. O’Brien; Caitlin E. Smith Sockbeson Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the relevance of caste identity in applied settings. The authors do this within the larger framework of affirmative action programs (AAPs) or “reservations” in India. The paper explores...

...Jhumur Sengupta; Debnarayan Sarkar Purpose The purpose of this paper is to address the impact of caste and religious diversity on individual‐level social capital. Design/methodology/approach Based on the World Bank's field tested assessment tools, SOCAT, the field survey of the authors' study...