3.50 crore people provided details in caste census: Uttam
Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy spoke to the media, sharing details about the caste census. H
Hyderabad: Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy emphasized the state government's commitment to ensuring justice for backward classes, stating that the caste census is an important step toward addressing their needs. The Planning Department's Principal Secretary, Sandeep Sultania, submitted a report to the Cabinet Sub-Committee regarding the caste census issue in the state.
Following the conclusion of the Cabinet Sub-Committee meeting on the matter, Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy spoke to the media, sharing details about the caste census. He mentioned that a social and caste census survey was undertaken in line with the aspirations of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
"Census data has been collected in India since before independence; however, a caste-based census has not been conducted to identify the truly disadvantaged. The Assembly has resolved to carry out a social, economic, educational, employment, and caste census across the state. The aim of this census is to gather essential data for the upliftment of weaker sections. A total of 1,03,889 enumerators participated in the social and caste census, with 96.9 percent (3.50 crore people) contributing their details. However, 3.1 percent (16 lakh people) did not provide information due to various reasons," he explained.
He also highlighted that the comprehensive study covered various aspects, including social, economic, political, and employment conditions. Despite some opposition to the survey, the officials successfully completed it. "We will present the caste census survey report before the cabinet on the 4th of this month. After discussions in the cabinet, we will introduce it in the legislative assembly. The government is determined to bring about a revolutionary change in society," Uttam Kumar Reddy said.
Ministers Ponnam Prabhakar, Seethakka, Damodar Rajanarsimha, and others were present.
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