Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Bangalore Archdiocese Supports Caste Census
The head of the Bangalore Catholic Church supports the current survey that's asking about people's backgrounds.
He hopes that if any Christian groups were missed, they will be added in later.
He wants all Christians to help with the survey so they are counted fairly.
He thinks it will help make sure everyone gets the services they need.
He mentioned that some Christian groups may have been left out of past surveys, which is why he wants the community to actively participate in the census.
He clarified that Christians can choose whether or not to include their caste.
The Bangalore Archdiocese supports the ongoing Social and Educational Survey, also known as the caste census.
Archbishop Peter Machado urged fair representation for all Christian communities.
The survey is taking place from September 22 to October 7, 2025.
Archbishop Machado encouraged Christian community to cooperate with the survey.
Archbishop noted underreporting in past surveys has led to lower figures for Christians.
- Who
- Archbishop Peter Machado, Archdiocese of Bangalore
- What
- Welcomed the socio-economic survey and urged cooperation from the Christian community.
- When
- Survey ongoing from September 22 - October 7, 2025.
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- To ensure fair representation and access to welfare schemes for all communities.
Archdiocese
Backward Classes Commission
Caste Identity
Archdiocese
Archdiocese welcomes the survey and the Christian community may choose whether or not to include their caste.
Backward Classes Commission
Names of castes with dual identities will be masked but not removed in survey.
- Event
- Social and Educational Survey
- Location
- Karnataka, India
- Survey Dates
- September 22 - October 7, 2025
- Archdiocese
- Bangalore
- Archbishop
- Peter Machado
