Context: The findings based on the India Human Development Survey (IHDS) 2015 on castes and their trust in State governments, the judiciary and the police are revealing.
Caste-wise trust in public institutions: In general, the trust in institutions have increased between 2005 and 2012.
Significance of trust
Analysing the variability of trust in institutions: Based on IHDS data, trust in public institutions is measured in terms of levels of confidence: a great deal of confidence, only some confidence and hardly any confidence.
Conclusion: Trust in these institutions rose between 2005 and 2012. However, recent accounts indicate a sharp erosion of trust.