Caste census is scientific; such surveys necessary to assess health of society: Former head of BC Commission Kantharaj
The Hindu
Former Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes chairperson advocates for regular socio-economic surveys to assess societal health and caste discrimination.
Shivamogga
Former chairperson of the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes H. Kantharaj has said socio-economic surveys or censuses should be conducted regularly to assess how healthy the society is.
In a press conference in Shivamogga on Saturday (April 12, 2025), Mr. Kantharaj said a socio-economic survey conducted when he was head of the Commission was one such exercise to assess the health of the society. “The caste is a reality in India. Caste-based discrimination should be eradicated to achieve equality. The survey and census are essential to understand how caste has been strong in the society,” he said.
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He appreciated the State Cabinet for considering the survey report that he completed. “The State Cabinet has taken the report for consideration, and it has decided to discuss the same in the next meeting on April 17, 2025. I welcome this development. I am hopeful the State Government will fulfil the objective of the report. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is committed to social justice,” he stated.
Earlier, up to 1931, caste details were collected as part of the annual census. However, in recent decades a comprehensive caste census was not conducted. For the first time, the Karnataka Government completed the survey in 2015. The survey was comprehensive, and it covered all households in the State. “The enumerators visited door-to-door and also covered the homeless during the survey. Initially, the process was meant for 30 days. Later, it was extended by another 10 days to include the households that were left. The public were given the opportunity to consult senior officials if they were not enumerated,” he said.
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