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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20 dogs dead, 11 injured after being thrown from bridge in Telangana; probe underway
Hyderabad, Jan 7: As many as 20 dogs died and 11 were injured after allegedly being thrown from a bridge by unidentified persons in Sangareddy district of Telangana, police said on Tuesday.
Volunteers from an animal welfare organisation lodged a complaint, stating that the dogs were dumped from a bridge near Eddumailaram village. The incident was reported on January 4.
A police official at Indrakaran police station said a case has been registered under relevant sections of the BNS, and an investigation is underway.
Police are also probing whether the dogs were killed elsewhere and later dumped from the bridge.
A post-mortem was conducted on the 20 dead dogs, and samples have been sent to the forensic science laboratory (FSL) to determine if the animals were poisoned, police added.
The police further stated that out of the 31 dogs, 20 were found dead, while 11 injured dogs were handed over to the organisation and shifted to a shelter in Nagole. The investigation is on.
