Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Karnataka to Conduct Fresh Caste Census in September-October
The government in Karnataka, a state in India, is doing a new survey to learn more about its people.
They're going to ask everyone about their caste (the group they belong to), how much money they have, and what land they own.
This will help the government make decisions and make sure everyone is treated fairly.
The survey will be done from late September to early October, and a report will be ready by the end of October.
This new survey replaces an older one because people wanted a more thorough look.
They'll use a mobile app this time to gather information more efficiently.
Karnataka government to conduct a new caste census from September 22 to October 7.
The survey aims to gather data on financial status, land ownership, and eliminate caste discrimination.
The Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission will submit the survey report by the end of October.
The decision follows a cabinet directive and concerns from communities excluded in the 2015 survey.
The survey will use a mobile app and include more elements compared to the previous one.
- Who
- The Karnataka government, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission.
- What
- Karnataka will conduct a new caste census and gather data on financial status and land ownership.
- When
- The survey will be conducted for 15 days from September 22 to October 7.
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- To eliminate caste discrimination and gather data on financial status and land ownership.
Support for the Census
Criticism of Previous Surveys
Addressing concerns vs. reservations
Support for the Census
Communities excluded in the 2015 survey had concerns addressed by the re-enumeration.
Criticism of Previous Surveys
Some communities have expressed strong reservations about the caste survey that was done in 2015, calling it "unscientific".
- Survey Name
- Social and educational survey
- Start Date
- September 22, 2024
- End Date
- October 7, 2024
- Report Submission Deadline
- End of October
- Main Objective
- Eliminate caste discrimination and gather data on financial status/land ownership
- Number of People in State
- 7 crore