Archive · 28 May 2025
Karnataka Groups Mobilize for National Caste Census
People in Karnataka are getting ready for a big count of different communities, called a caste census.
Groups and political parties are holding meetings to tell everyone why this is important and to make sure everyone joins in.
The goal is to gather accurate information for a fairer system of distributing benefits and opportunities.
There are door-to-door surveys planned for 2026.
Some community leaders also want to make sure the census is done well so that the count of each community will lead to better allocation of resources.
Awareness campaigns are being launched to encourage participation in the upcoming national caste census.
Political parties, including the BJP and Congress, are actively involved in grassroots mobilization.
Social activists and civil society groups are also organizing outreach programs.
The census aims to accurately enumerate all castes for fairer allocation of resources.
The central government is expected to constitute the census committee by August, with door-to-door enumeration starting in January 2026.
- Who
- Political parties, social groups, and activists across Karnataka.
- What
- Awareness drives and outreach campaigns are being conducted.
- When
- Campaigns are underway, with the census expected to begin in January 2026.
- Where
- Karnataka, with campaigns in Bengaluru, Tiptur, and Tumakuru.
- Why
- To ensure full community participation in the upcoming national caste census.
View of Civil Society
View of Political Parties
Census Methodology
View of Civil Society
Aim to prepare people to take part and ensure that the Centre stays committed to its promise of a caste census.
View of Political Parties
Ensure enumeration is 'scientific' and leads to equitable distribution of reservation benefits.
- Census Start Date
- Expected to begin in January 2026
- Outreach Campaigns
- Ongoing by political parties, social groups, and activists
- Implementing Body
- Central Government
- Main Focus
- Ensuring community participation in the national caste census
- Key Players
- BJP, Congress, social activists, civil society groups
