Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar urges public participation in socio-economic survey
Bengaluru (PTI): Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday called on people to take part in the social and educational survey being conducted by the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes, saying it is vital to ensuring justice for future generations.
Flagging off the survey in the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) area, Shivakumar said, “The survey is starting in GBA areas today. The survey was conducted at my residence today, and I have provided all the details. I appeal to all communities to participate in the survey and provide all the details.”
Responding to concerns that the questionnaire contains too many questions, he said, “I also saw the questionnaire. It needs simplification. Patience is low in urban areas.”
On concerns about personal questions in the survey, he clarified, “The court has ruled that these questions are not mandatory, and no one can be forced to respond. Providing a response to some of these questions is optional. I have also told the interviewers to be sensitive to the needs of the interviewed in Bengaluru city, especially.”
Addressing reports of reluctance among people to participate, Shivakumar said, “It is our duty to educate them and we are doing it diligently.”
On complaints regarding server issues for the survey, he said, “The people concerned will fix it. There is a provision to participate in the survey online as well.”
The survey, which will continue until October 7, involves about 1.75 lakh enumerators—mostly government school teachers— covering approximately seven crore people in around two crore households across the state.
Officials said the exercise, estimated to cost Rs 420 crore, will be conducted “scientifically” using a 60‑question format prepared for the process.
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Mangaluru: Teacher booked for allegedly beating student in school
Vittla (Dakshina Kannada): A case has been registered at the Vittla Police Station against a school teacher on charges of seriously assaulting a student with a cane at an English-medium school in Idkidu village here near Vittla in Dakshina Kannada district.
According to the complaint, the student, who attends the school regularly, had gone to school as usual. Around 2 pm, the child’s parents received a call from the school office stating that their child had allegedly disturbed other students. The school informed them that when the teacher scolded the student over the issue, the child became frightened and urinated, and the parents were asked to come and take the child home.
The parents reportedly told the school staff that no one was at home at the time and requested that the child be sent home in an autorickshaw.
After returning home, the student told the parents that a teacher identified as Istikaar had beaten him severely on the hand with a cane. The child also said that he urinated out of fear while the assault was taking place.
When the parents contacted the teacher over the phone to question him about the incident, he allegedly responded in a dismissive manner.
Following this, the parents lodged complaints with the Vittla Police Station and the Child Development Project Office, seeking justice and strict action against the teacher for allegedly assaulting the child without any valid reason.
Police have registered a case against the teacher and have taken up further investigation.
