Not true at all. A more accurate statement would be "caste is slightly less of a problem these days in Indian cities among 1) the more liberal educated classes

Not true at all. A more accurate statement would be "caste is slightly less of a problem these days in Indian cities among 1) the more liberal educated classes 2) very low and poor folks living in chawls" For the vast middle class folks and rigid rich folks, it is just as painful