Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Karnataka Approves 2025 Caste Census
The Karnataka government has decided to conduct a caste census in late 2025.
This survey will gather information about the social and educational status of everyone in the state.
The government approved the plans after a proposal from the Backward Classes Commission.
The survey will take place between September and October.
Local officials are setting up training to prepare people to help with the census.
The goal is to collect detailed information about the people of Karnataka.
Karnataka government approved a caste census.
The survey will be conducted between September 22 and October 7, 2025.
The Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission will oversee the survey.
The survey aims to assess the social and educational conditions of all citizens.
Training programs are being organized for local enumerators.
- Who
- Karnataka Government, Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission
- What
- Approval of a statewide Social and Educational Survey (Caste Census)
- When
- September 22 to October 7, 2025
- Where
- Karnataka
- Why
- To compile data on social and educational conditions
Proponents
Opponents
Survey Implementation
Proponents
Government approved the survey to go ahead.
Opponents
Unknown, based on the provided article.
Survey Impact
Proponents
Survey aims to gather detailed social and educational data.
Opponents
Unknown, based on the provided article.
- Initiating Body
- Karnataka Government, Backward Classes Commission
- Survey Type
- Social and Educational Survey (Caste Census)
- Survey Dates
- September 22 to October 7, 2025
- Target Population
- All citizens of Karnataka
- Purpose
- To assess social and educational conditions
- Preparations
- Training programs at district and taluk levels
Sources
Will Decide After Discussions With Siddaramaiah: DK Shivakumar On 'Caste Census'
Karnataka’s New Backward Class Survey Raises Questions On Quotas, Accuracy And Social Justice
Caste census portends legal challenge in HC over sub-caste classification
Socio-educational survey of backward castes will not be postponed: Siddaramaiah
Karnataka BJP urges people to write 'Hindu' in religion column during caste census
BJP appeals to people to identify themselves as Hindus during caste census
Karnataka Socio-Economic Survey: Siddaramaiah Says Govt Can't Direct Commission, Amid Opposition
