'Caste census' from Sept 22, communities align their strength

During data collection, ration and Aadhaar details will be linked to mobile numbers

- NT Correspondent

The stage is set for the Social and Educational Survey, popularly known as the ‘caste census’ in Karnataka from Monday, amid efforts by various castes and community groups to consolidate their respective population, aimed at ensuring their numerical strength.

However, the survey may be delayed by a day or two in the Greater Bengaluru area, where five corporations have been newly formed, on the request of the authorities for training and necessary preparations.

The survey by the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes that will go on till October 7, will see as many as 1.75 lakh enumerators, mostly government school teachers, covering around 7 crore people in approximately 2 crore households across the state.