First section of caste census begins in Bihar, CM Nitish Kumar says it is going to assist authorities to work on improvement

The caste census of the inhabitants has begun in Bihar on Saturday, January 7. Speaking a day earlier than the census started, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar additionally reiterated his demand to conduct a caste survey at a nationwide stage.

During a media interplay within the Sheohar district, CM Kumar mentioned, “The caste-based census will be beneficial for all.  It will allow the government to work for the development of various sections of society. The final report will be sent to the Centre after the enumeration exercise is completed.”

We have determined to begin the caste-based census within the state for the advantage of individuals in Bihar. We are doing this to grasp different features as properly and work for improvement accordingly. Caste-based census is vital for the nation’s progress as properly: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pic.twitter.com/RZ6RnYlfDj

— ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2023

The Bihar CM additional added that the caste-based headcount is not going to solely enumerate the present inhabitants of Bihar however can even discover out the financial standing of each caste.

The first section of the survey, which is able to span two weeks, will include itemizing homes and calculating households and buildings.

The second section will run from April 1 to April 30. The second section will gather knowledge on individuals of all castes, sub-castes, and religions. Trained  Enumerators, can even gather knowledge on the monetary standing of the individuals. Although this train was deliberate to be accomplished by February 2023 earlier, now it is going to be accomplished by May this 12 months. 

Notably, an official from Bihar’s common administration division said that as per an estimation, practically 5 lakh authorities workers might be required to finish the survey by May this 12 months. 

It is pertinent to say that the expense of conducting this caste-based census is to be met by the Bihar contingency fund (Bihar Aakasmikta Nidhi). As per a notification issued by the overall administration division, the estimated value for the survey is Rs 500 crore and the state authorities will spend the quantity from its contingency fund.

An all-party delegation led by Nitish, in coalition with the then-NDA authorities, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in August of final 12 months, requesting that the demand for a caste-based census be thought-about. However, centre dismissed this demand to conduct a caste-based census. Following this, the Nitish Kumar-led authorities determined to conduct it by itself.

It is notable that the ruling coalition Janata Dal (United) and Rashtriya Janata Dal are identified for his or her caste-based politics, and they’re aiming to get this caste census executed forward of the Lok Sabha elections subsequent 12 months