Expert group meets in Hyderabad to discuss framework for Telangana's SEEEPC survey
The Independent Expert Working Group (IEWG), constituted to analyse and interpret the findings of the Telangana Socio-Economic, Education, Employment, Political and Caste Survey (SEEEPC) met for the third time in Hyderabad on Saturday under the chairmanship of Justice B. Sudarshan Reddy at the Marri Chenna Reddy Human Resource Development Institute (MCRHRDI) where discussions on the framework and structure of the report were held.
Economists Jean Dreze and Sukhadeo Thorat, participated via video conference, while French economist Thomas Piketty submitted his inputs through email ahead of the meeting.
During the deliberations, the experts reviewed the intervals of analysis and the framework for interpreting the extensive data collected in the SEEEPC Survey. Each survey indicator was closely examined, with experts working towards creating a framework to measure statistical disparities and differences between castes. Beyond the numbers, the group also highlighted the importance of understanding the cultural, social, political and historical contexts of each social group to achieve a comprehensive study of Telangana's society, said a press statement.
The IEWG has suggested that the Telangana government initiate an AI-based Natural Language Interface. This tool would allow the larger public to access and analyse the survey data without compromising the confidentiality of individual information.
The group will reconvene on May 22 in New Delhi to discuss the draft report, which will be presented by the Convenor incorporating inputs from all members.
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