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The Hindu
12 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Karnataka SC survey: Flawed population projection, urban apathy, migration could be reasons for poor response in Bengaluru
As the enumeration of Scheduled Caste (SC) households in Bengaluru has just touched about 49% of the projected households, covered over the last month and a half, several reasons are now being attributed to poor coverage. The Commission headed by retired Judge H.N. Nagmohan Das, which is monitoring the survey, the results of which would determine the internal reservation among the 101 SCs in the State, is now exploring reasons for poor response to even the online survey in the State capital. Less than 6,000 persons have completed the online survey, even though the commission had expected at least about three lakh persons to respond. On the other hand, the coverage across the State is 91%. Flaw in projection? 'Several reasons are now being attributed to poor coverage in Bengaluru. The projected population was calculated on the anticipated annual growth at the rate of 1.5%, which may not have happened. With the City mostly having nuclear families, the size of the family may have shrunk over the years,' a source involved in the discussion told The Hindu. He added that there could have been actual 'reverse migration' from Bengaluru during Covid-19 after job losses. This seems likely considering that several districts have reported a higher population than what has been estimated. While the estimated population of SCs in the erstwhile BBMP (now Greater Bengaluru Area) is 13.62 lakh, 6.62 lakh persons have been enumerated so far in the survey that commenced on May 5. The survey is scheduled to end on June 22. Across the State, against an estimated population of 1.16 crore, the survey has far covered 1.05 crore or about 91%. Apathy main cause? One of the biggest cause of worry has been apathy among SC households in Bengaluru. The source said that apathy is seen particularly among third or fourth generation beneficiaries of reservation. The commission is also aware that many have not disclosed their identity in urban settlements due to fear of stigma or a fear of being asked to vacate the premises in case of rented accommodation. The survey, it is learnt, has been done well in about 700 slums in Bengaluru and settlements where SC population is high in number. 'The problem is in residential localities, extensions and apartments where people are not forthcoming.' The commission, it is learnt, is also keeping migrant SCs from other states out of the purview of the survey since the SC list for each State differ. 'Ultimately, a correct picture of populations will emerge once the general census is conducted,' said the source. Poor response for online survey What has perplexed the H.N. Nagmohan Das Commission is a very poor response to online survey. Though there have been about 22,100 log-ins for online survey, only about 5,700 persons have completed it. The Commission is also looking at calling the participants whose survey is incomplete to complete their survey. Sources said that the commission expected about three to four lakh persons to take online survey, especially in Bengaluru where IT literacy is high. It provided convenience to those who did not wish to identify their caste. According to sources, there could also be technical problems. 'Caste certificates older than a decade do not the unique RD number, which is must for online survey. The response has been far less than the expected three to four lakh.' Do not extend deadline There should be no further extension for the ongoing SC survey, Samajika Nyayakkagi Parishishta Jatigala Okkoota has urged. The federation of SC communities, in a statement, said that extensions have already been given to the commission to complete the process. One more extension will unduly delay the process of coming up with recommendations on international reservation that the commission is tasked with, said Basavaraj Kowthal, convener of the federation. Former Minister and Congress leader H. Anjaneya has also made a similar demand.
The Hindu
29-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Survey to map Scheduled Castes to begin in DK on May 5
A survey to map Scheduled Castes (SCs) and their socio-economic and education levels will begin in Dakshina Kannada on May 5. It will be part of the State-wide survey. The survey to identify SC households and their sub-castes will be part of the work of the commission headed by retired judge H.N. Nagamohan Das that has been asked by the government to recommend internal reservation. The caste census, conducted in 2015, has pegged the total SCs population in Karnataka to be 1.09 crore or about 18.2% of the total population. The numbers are crucial as they are set to determine the internal reservation for the caste groups within the larger reservation matrix of 24% for the SCs in Karnataka. The survey results will help H.N. Nagmohan Das Commission to secure empirical data and recommend internal reservation. Addressing presspersons in Mangaluru on Tuesday, Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner M.P. Mullai Muhilan said that as per Article 341 of the Constitution 101 castes have been recognised under Scheduled Castes in Karnataka. In the survey beginning on May 5, enumerators will personally visit households to collect data till May 17. Next, booth-wise special camps will be held for the compilation of information from May 19 to 21. Those unable to participate in both these exercises, or have missed them, can opt for online self-declaration, which can be done between May 19 and 21, he said. The Deputy Commissioner said that 2,046 teachers are being deputed as enumerators. In addition, 170 supervisors will be appointed for the survey. 'About 200 to 250 enumerators are required for each of eight Assembly constituencies in the district,' he said, adding that a supervisor each will be appointed for every 10 to 12 survey blocks. The enumerators will have to use a mobile app for the survey and will have to record informations related to 42 matters, he said appealing SCs community people to cooperate with the enumerators to record the informations.
