Hyderabad: The door-to-door caste survey commenced in the state on Saturday, with officials launching it from Raj Bhavan in the city by taking details from Governor Jishnu Dev Varma.
Barring a few isolated incidents — such as villagers in Gundampalli, Nirmal district, boycotting the survey in protest of an ethanol industry establishment, a pet dog attempting to attack enumerators in Banjara Hills, and the Vishwabrahmana association in Adilabad complaining that their community name was missing (although their caste was listed) — the survey has largely proceeded without major obstacles.
However, many working families, especially couples, have requested that enumerators visit on Sundays, holidays, or after office hours. The Planning Department, overseeing survey under the supervision of a dedicated BC Commission, has assured families that they can provide their details at their current addresses and are not required to return to their native places for survey.
Despite stickers being affixed to homes over the past three days, a number of residents have reported that enumerators did not visit their homes. Officials clarified that the survey is being conducted in phases, with a goal of reaching all 1.17 crore families in the state, and is expected to be completed by the end of the month. Residents have been asked to keep documents such as Aadhar and ration cards, educational qualification certificates, land and house ownership details, and any issues related to Dharani, ready for the enumerators.
A total of 94,750 enumerators and 9,478 supervisors have been assigned to gather the data. Some families have raised concerns that it is taking a long time to answer the lengthy list of questions asked by enumerators.
Additionally, the panel announced that it will hold public hearings at the 4th floor of DSS Bhavan in Masab Tank. These will be open to all individuals and associations on November 11 (Monday) from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm, and for NGOs, institutions, on November 12 (Tuesday).
