Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Telangana Ministers Defend Caste Census Amid Legal Scrutiny
The Telangana government is doing a caste census, which is like counting people and their social groups.
They say it's legal and can withstand challenges.
This census aims to help them increase the number of spots reserved for certain groups in jobs and schools, going above a limit set earlier.
Important people reviewed the data, and the government is now working on helping these groups with special programs.
Two proposals to boost reservations are waiting for approval from the President.
Telangana ministers assert the caste census is legally sound.
The census aims to increase reservations beyond the 50% cap.
Data was analyzed by a committee of independent intellectuals.
The government plans to enhance reservations and development initiatives.
Two bills to increase reservations are pending with the President.
- Who
- Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy.
- What
- Telangana's caste census.
- When
- The census was initiated within three months of the government taking office in December 2023.
- Where
- Telangana and Delhi.
- Why
- To provide a strong basis for expanding OBC reservations and promote inclusive growth.
- Initiated By
- Telangana Congress Government
- Key Individuals
- Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, N. Uttam Kumar Reddy
- Objective
- Increase OBC Reservations
- Reservation Cap
- Intended to exceed 50% limit.
- Bills
- Passed by Assembly, pending with President