Telangana launches statewide caste census to assess socio-economic needs
Hyderabad: On November 6, Telangana officially launched its much-anticipated Caste Census, a major initiative aimed at gathering data on the social, economic, educational, and political conditions of various communities across the state. The census was inaugurated by Ponnam Prabhakar, the Minister for BC Welfare, at the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) office.
This ambitious survey will span three weeks and is supported by a trained workforce of 80,000 enumerators and 18,000 supervisors. Specifically, in Greater Hyderabad, 18,723 enumerators and 1,870 supervisors have been assigned to ensure comprehensive coverage.
The census will focus on 75 questions, with 56 key ones covering family income, education, employment status, land ownership, and the impact of reservation policies. The survey will be conducted in two parts: Part 1 will gather personal details of family members, while Part 2 will collect broader family-level information.
Enumerators will visit each household, marking completed surveys with stickers, and entering the data into a computer system on the same day to ensure accuracy. The survey is expected to conclude by December 8, with the final report due by December 9. To further streamline the process, the government has allocated Rs 150 crore for the initiative and established a dedicated commission to oversee the census and address any legal concerns.
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345 Indian fishermen stranded in Iran return home via Armenia
New Delhi (PTI): A group of 345 Indian fishermen, who were stranded in Iran amid escalating regional tensions, returned to India via Armenia on Saturday, officials said.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan for assistance in return of the Indian nationals.
The Indian nationals arrived in Chennai this evening, the officials cited above said.
The circumstances that led to them being stranded in Iran were not immediately known.
"Thank FM @AraratMirzoyan and the Government of Armenia for facilitating the evacuation of Indian fishermen today from Iran, through Armenia to India," Jaishankar said on social media.
Over 1,500 Indian nationals have left Iran through land border crossings in Armenia and Azerbaijan since the start of the West Asia conflict over a month ago.
"A group of Indian fishermen, stranded in Iran, are returning home via Armenia today; their flight is expected to reach India this evening," a government statement said.
It said the Ministry of External Affairs continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in the West Asian region, with the safety, security and welfare of the Indian community being accorded the highest priority.
It also made a mention of five Indians being injured in Abu Dhabi on Friday.
According to Abu Dhabi authorities, the Indian nationals were among the 12 people injured by debris from an intercepted missile.
"In an attack in Abu Dhabi, five Indian nationals were injured; four have been discharged, one remains under treatment," the Indian government's statement said.
It said the Indian mission in Abu Dhabi is extending "full" assistance and coordinating with local authorities, adding that their flight is expected to reach India this evening.
