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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
CS instructs officials not to appoint teachers to revise voters' list
Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh has instructed the District Election Officers and Deputy Commissioners (DCs) of all districts to appoint non-teaching staff, officers, and staff members working in various departments on priority basis for the task of revising the voters' list, instead of teachers. In a note to the officials, Ms. Rajneesh said that in the public interest, school teachers working under the Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL) were being made Booth Level Officers (BLOs) for revising the voters' list. 'Due to this, the Principal Secretary of the DSEL has expressed concern that the educational activities in schools are being hampered and the quality of education is decreasing,' she said. 'In the order issued by the Supreme Court on December 06, 2007, in civil appeal, it has been instructed to generally use the services of school teachers during holidays, non-teaching days and to assign non-teaching staff to election duties at any time,' she stated in the note. However, it may be noted that the State Election Commission has decided to appoint about 40,000 teachers as BLOs for this task. The training has already started for BLOs in the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) limits from July 15. Mr. Madhu Bangarappa, Minister for School Education, had objected to this and had instructed the officials of DSEL not to depute teachers for any other tasks, except educational activities. He had also instructed the Principal Secretary of the department to write a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner of the State in this regard. 'The government has already issued several orders prohibiting teachers from being assigned to other tasks in order to ensure that they focus more on teaching and respond adequately to the academic development of students and bring about better results. Despite convincing the State Election Commission about this through a letter, it is not right to proceed with appointing teachers as BLOs for the revision of the voter list,' Mr. Madhu Bangarappa said. No teachers for caste census either There was also a speculation that the Karnataka Backward Classes Commission is planning to conduct a fresh Social and Educational Survey (Caste Census) during the upcoming Dasara holidays through government school teachers. However, Mr. Madhu Bangarappa clarified that teachers will not be deputed for any census, including upcoming caste census for any reason. 'The teachers in the State have already successfully completed the Scheduled Caste survey for internal reservation during the summer vacation. Now the State Election Commission is trying to depute teachers for the revision of the voters' list. The Union government has also announced census, which includes enumeration of castes as well in 2027. Each and every census will take at least two to three moths to complete the work. If teachers are appointed for all these tasks, the future of the students will be destroyed. Therefore, it has been decided not to appoint teachers for any census,' he said.
Hans India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
15-day comprehensive caste and socio-economic survey in Sep
Bengaluru: In a significant move to address social inequality, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah chaired a preparatory meeting today regarding the upcoming Social and Educational Survey proposed by the State Backward Classes Commission. The survey will cover all 7 crore residents of the state and aims to become a model exercise for the entire country. The Chief Minister stated that the primary objective of the survey is to eliminate caste-based discrimination. He stressed the importance of conducting a thorough analysis of each individual's economic condition, including details like land ownership. The data collected through this survey will play a vital role in the formulation of the upcoming state budget. The survey will be carried out from September 22 to October 7 and will span 15 days. All departments have been instructed to begin preparatory measures such as training without delay. The final report is expected to be submitted by the end of October. The government intends to ensure that the survey is conducted in a scientific, transparent, and inclusive manner. It was emphasized that every section of society must be accounted for and no one should be left out. Unlike the previous manual survey by the Kantharaj Commission, which involved 54 questions, this time a mobile application will be used to collect data. More topics are expected to be included in the questionnaire, and the assistance of an expert committee will be sought for finalizing the survey format. To draw insights and improve execution, the state will study the social and educational census conducted in Telangana. A high-level committee will be formed to oversee the entire process. The survey will require around 1.65 lakh personnel, and the government plans to utilize teachers along with staff from other departments to meet the manpower demand. It is imperative that all departments coordinate their efforts to ensure the successful implementation of the survey, especially in Bengaluru city. The meeting was attended by Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi, Chairman of the State Backward Classes Commission Madhu Sudan R. Naik, Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, the Chief Minister's legal advisor Ponnanna, and other senior officials.
News18
16-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Bats For Nationwide Caste Census Based On Telangana Model
Last Updated: The Chief Minister urged the Union government to take inspiration from the Telangana caste survey, calling it a model worth considering. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday called for a nationwide caste census, stating that it must go beyond just counting communities and include detailed data on individuals' social, economic, educational, employment, and political conditions. 'A nationwide campaign for census encompassing social, economic, educational, employment, and political aspects of each individual must be conducted," Siddaramaiah said, noting the need for the data to initiate social justice policies. The Chief Minister urged the Union government to take inspiration from the Telangana caste survey, calling it a model worth considering. 'Census should take place, taking Telangana state caste survey as a role model," he said. Siddaramaiah's remarks come amid renewed demands from opposition parties and several state governments for an updated caste-based census. The last full caste census in India was conducted in 1931. While limited data was gathered in the Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) in 2011, its findings were not made public. 'India can never be a true democracy unless the majority who come from OBC, SC, ST and minority communities, that is the AHINDA communities, are not only counted, but also heard," he said. The session, which will continue on day two, is focusing on the caste census in light of the Centre's decision to include caste data in the upcoming national census. This gains importance as Rahul Gandhi, now the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has consistently pushed for a nationwide caste census. The Chief Minister has consistently positioned Karnataka as a progressive state in terms of affirmative action and welfare. His government recently accepted the recommendations of the state's Social and Educational Survey (also called the caste survey), conducted by the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes. Based on its findings, the government increased reservations for certain communities, including the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, and restructured quotas for Other Backward Classes (OBCs). 'We are implementing the social justice model in Karnataka through data. This is the only way to ensure that development and benefits reach those who have been historically left out." He added that economic surveys alone do not offer a full picture of social inequality. 'We cannot make policy only on the basis of GDP or income levels. Caste, social backwardness and access to education and jobs must also be considered," he said. Siddaramaiah has also called upon like-minded states and political parties to build consensus for a national caste census, and to ensure that the data collected is used to frame inclusive policies that close the gap in access to opportunity. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Economic Times
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Karnataka to conduct fresh caste re-enumeration in 60-70 days: CM Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a fresh caste re-enumeration. The Congress high command directed this action. It addresses concerns from communities excluded in the 2015-16 survey. The re-enumeration will take about 60-70 days. The previous report is principally accepted. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said the data is old. Vokkaligas and Veershaiva-Lingayats raised reservations. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said his government will conduct a fresh caste re-enumeration exercise in the state in about 60 to 70 days, following a directive from the Congress high to official sources, the modalities for the re-enumeration are likely to be discussed during the cabinet meeting on Congress top brass on Tuesday directed the state government to undertake a caste re-enumeration in Karnataka to address the concerns of certain communities who claimed that they were excluded from the caste survey conducted 10 years ago."The high command said that some complaints have come because the survey had happened in 2015-16, it has almost been nine-ten years old. So in a short period, in about 60-70 days a re-enumeration will be done. We are not rejecting the entire report (given by the Backward CLasses Commission). Principally the report is accepted, only re-enumeration will be done," Siddarmaiah told reporters in if he was disappointed with the party high command's directive for re-enumeration instead of acting on the report under the consideration of the cabinet, he said, "We will go by the high command's decision. It is not my decision, it is not the decision of the cabinet or our government, it is a decision of the high command. High command has asked for re-enumeration." The decision comes even as the Social and Educational Survey report, popularly known as 'caste census' was under the consideration of the state media in Kalaburagi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said re-enumeration is essential as the data available is 10 years old."The criterias that were used in the earlier survey will remain, along with that if anything was left out it will be added. But the re-survey is essential because the data available is ten years old and in ten years many have come into OBC, many were added. So considering all these things a fresh survey has to be done, nothing other than that," he communities, especially Karnataka's two dominant ones -- Vokkaligas and Veershaiva-Lingayats -- have expressed strong reservations about the caste survey that has been done, calling it "unscientific", and have been demanding that it be rejected, and a fresh survey be were also raised by various sections of the society, and there are also strong voices against it from within the ruling a long wait, the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes' survey report was placed before the cabinet for the first time on April Siddaramaiah-led Congress government (2013-2018) had in 2015 commissioned the survey in the State Backward Classes Commission, under its then chairperson H Kantharaju, was tasked with preparing a caste census survey work was completed in 2018 towards the end of Siddaramaiah's first tenure as Chief Minister, and the report was finalised by Kantharaju's successor K Jayaprakash Hegde in February 2024.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Karnataka to conduct fresh caste re-enumeration in 60-70 days: CM Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a fresh caste re-enumeration. The Congress high command directed this action. It addresses concerns from communities excluded in the 2015-16 survey. The re-enumeration will take about 60-70 days. The previous report is principally accepted. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said the data is old. Vokkaligas and Veershaiva-Lingayats raised reservations. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said his government will conduct a fresh caste re-enumeration exercise in the state in about 60 to 70 days, following a directive from the Congress high to official sources, the modalities for the re-enumeration are likely to be discussed during the cabinet meeting on Congress top brass on Tuesday directed the state government to undertake a caste re-enumeration in Karnataka to address the concerns of certain communities who claimed that they were excluded from the caste survey conducted 10 years ago."The high command said that some complaints have come because the survey had happened in 2015-16, it has almost been nine-ten years old. So in a short period, in about 60-70 days a re-enumeration will be done. We are not rejecting the entire report (given by the Backward CLasses Commission). Principally the report is accepted, only re-enumeration will be done," Siddarmaiah told reporters in if he was disappointed with the party high command's directive for re-enumeration instead of acting on the report under the consideration of the cabinet, he said, "We will go by the high command's decision. It is not my decision, it is not the decision of the cabinet or our government, it is a decision of the high command. High command has asked for re-enumeration." The decision comes even as the Social and Educational Survey report, popularly known as 'caste census' was under the consideration of the state media in Kalaburagi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said re-enumeration is essential as the data available is 10 years old."The criterias that were used in the earlier survey will remain, along with that if anything was left out it will be added. But the re-survey is essential because the data available is ten years old and in ten years many have come into OBC, many were added. So considering all these things a fresh survey has to be done, nothing other than that," he communities, especially Karnataka's two dominant ones -- Vokkaligas and Veershaiva-Lingayats -- have expressed strong reservations about the caste survey that has been done, calling it "unscientific", and have been demanding that it be rejected, and a fresh survey be were also raised by various sections of the society, and there are also strong voices against it from within the ruling a long wait, the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes' survey report was placed before the cabinet for the first time on April Siddaramaiah-led Congress government (2013-2018) had in 2015 commissioned the survey in the State Backward Classes Commission, under its then chairperson H Kantharaju, was tasked with preparing a caste census survey work was completed in 2018 towards the end of Siddaramaiah's first tenure as Chief Minister, and the report was finalised by Kantharaju's successor K Jayaprakash Hegde in February 2024.
