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State to conduct a fresh survey for SC sub-quota

The Karnataka government on Thursday decided to initiate a fresh survey to collect empirical data on scheduled castes in the state. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah receives the interim report of the committee headed by retired Justice Nagamohan Das, which was formed to provide internal reservation for Dalit communities, in Bengaluru on Thursday. Nagamohan Das Commission has made four recommendations that include a fresh survey, the use of modern technologies to complete the survey within 30 to 40 days, preparation of a questionnaire, and the collection of data on scheduled castes and their sub-castes for classification purposes.” He further confirmed that the cabinet had accepted the recommendations and agreed to extend the commission’s tenure so it could oversee the process and provide further guidance. On March 24, 2023, the Bommai government announced an internal quota among 101 SC communities, allocating 6% to SC, 5.5% to SC, 4.5% to SC, and 1% to SC. Speaking at a press conference after a meeting on internal reservation, Home Minister G. Parameshwara reaffirmed the Congress government’s dedication to implementing the internal quota.

Hindustan Times

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