Socio-educational survey: Kʼtaka government sanctions Rs 60.36 crore to pay 1.2 lakh survey enumerat
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has sanctioned Rs 60.36 crore to pay the 1.2 lakh enumerators engaged in the state’s Socio-Educational Survey, which began on September 22, The New Indian Express reported on Saturday.
Each enumerator will receive a flat Rs 5,000, along with Rs 100 for every household surveyed, while supervisory officers will be paid Rs 10,000 each. Enumerators working in Greater Bengaluru Authority areas will receive higher allowances to cover additional expenses.
Payments will reportedly be disbursed in phases, starting with an initial installment of Rs 5,000 per enumerator this month, followed by similar payments in subsequent months. Supervisors will also receive Rs 10,000 per phase.
Funds have already been released to Deputy Commissioners across districts to ensure transparent and timely payouts, the report added.
The scale of the operation is extensive. Bengaluru alone will see 2.74 lakh households surveyed, covering nearly 3.48 crore people. Statewide, every district, taluk, and ward will be covered until May 7, 2026. Enumerators will collect data on caste, education, employment, housing, health, sanitation, water, and electricity.
The government has requested citizens to cooperate, highlighting that the findings will shape future welfare policies for backward classes.
Meanwhile, the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes mentioned that participation in the survey is voluntary, with no compulsion for households to disclose information.
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FM proposes to reduce TCS rates for education, medical purposes
New Delhi: Presenting the Union Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced relief measures aimed at easing the financial burden on families and streamlining the tax framework.
She proposed reducing the Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on foreign remittances for education and medical purposes from 5 per cent to 2 per cent, a move expected to benefit students studying abroad and those seeking overseas medical treatment.
The finance minister also announced that the new Income Tax Act will come into effect from April 1, 2026, marking a major overhaul of the country’s direct tax system.
