Caste-based census begins in Bihar; will benefit all sections, says CM Nitish Kumar

The first phase of the much-awaited caste census in Bihar will start from January 7

The government will conduct the exercise in two stages. In the first phase, which will be over by January 21, the number of all households in the state will be counted.

In the second, starting from March, data pertaining to people of all castes, sub-castes and religions will be collected. Enumerators, whose training began on December 15, will also record information about the financial status of all people.

The exercise will be completed by May, 2023.

The state government will spend Rs 500 crore from its contingency fund for the exercise.

The general administration department is the nodal authority for the survey.

Asserting that caste-based census will benefit all sections of the society, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday said the purpose of the exercise is to carry out developmental work for the people who are deprived.

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