Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Karnataka's Caste Census Faces Technical Glitches
Karnataka is conducting a survey to collect information about different communities.
This is like a detailed count to understand who lives where.
The survey uses an app and asks questions.
However, it's facing some problems, such as technical glitches and server issues, which is causing delays.
Over 1.75 lakh people are involved in collecting the data, and the government hopes to have a report by December.
Some people are concerned about the accuracy because of these problems, and others believe the survey is a waste of money.
Caste census underway in Karnataka faces technical issues.
Enumerators report glitches with the survey app.
Survey delayed in Greater Bengaluru due to organizational needs.
Opposition parties have raised concerns about accuracy and cost.
Commission aims to submit the report by December.
- Who
- Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes
- What
- A caste census
- When
- Started Monday, ongoing until October 7
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- To gather social and educational data
Proponents of Census
Critics of Census
Data Accuracy
Proponents of Census
The government is gathering data
Critics of Census
Accuracy of the survey is questionable due to technical issues.
Value of Survey
Proponents of Census
Gathering data to understand the communities and their needs
Critics of Census
It is a waste of money and potentially flawed.
- Survey Type
- Caste Census
- Location
- Karnataka, India
- Start Date
- Monday
- End Date
- October 7
- Cost
- Rs 420 crore (estimated)
- Enumerators
- 1.75 lakh, mostly government school teachers
- Number of Households
- Approximately 2 crore
