Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Announces Caste Census Survey to Kick Off Soon
Bengaluru is gearing up for a major caste census survey, and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah shared the exciting details during a chat with reporters at his official residence. The Backward Classes Commission, led by Chairman Madusudhan R Naik, will handle the Socio-Economic and Educational Survey—often called the caste census—and aims to deliver its full report by December.
Starting tomorrow, Saturday, ASHA workers will knock on doors across the state to hand out sample forms with 60 key questions. Teachers will follow up to collect the data. "We’ve prepared everything to make sure no household misses out," Siddaramaiah said. If sharing caste details feels tricky, residents can simply call the helpline to provide the info privately.
This time, the team has ironed out past technical glitches to keep things smooth. They’ll also have experts on hand to sort out any false claims or disputes about caste. Siddaramaiah emphasized why this matters: "We need accurate data on every caste and religion to roll out real social justice programs. Think of it like affirmative action in the US or our own reservation system in India."
The survey targets poverty, unemployment, and illiteracy head-on, drawing from Articles 15(4) and 16(4) of the Constitution. It will cover the social and educational lives of around 7 crore people in Karnataka. "We’re doing this with top-notch care to get the report out on time," the CM added. The actual fieldwork runs from September 22 to October 7, 2025—mark your calendars!
To pull this off, the government ropes in 1.75 lakh school teachers, rewarding them with a special honorarium that totals about Rs 325 crore. They’ve already set aside Rs 425 crore, with more funds ready if needed.
Tech-savvy touches make it easier: Every home with electricity gets a unique Jio tag sticker via meter readers, covering roughly 2 crore households. They’ll link ration cards and Aadhaar to mobile numbers, and even survey homes without phones. A total of 60 questions cover everything from socio-economic status to education.
Siddaramaiah urged everyone: "Please join in—it’s mandatory for a fair future. You can call the helpline, fill it out online via the official website, or let the teams visit." This caste census in Karnataka could reshape policies for years, so participation counts!
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