CT Ravi writes to CM over problems faced by enumerators during Social, Educational Survey
Bengaluru: BJP national former general secretary and MLC C.T. Ravi has written to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah highlighting the challenges faced by enumerators during the ongoing Social and Educational Survey, urging the government to immediately address technical and operational issues.
In his letter, Ravi pointed out that many enumerators, most of them schoolteachers, are struggling with the mobile app, network issues, and lack of technical knowledge. “In some cases, collecting details from a single household with four to five members is taking up to two and a half hours. On average, enumerators can cover only six to eight houses a day. Yet, additional households are being assigned to them,” he wrote.
The BJP leader said that complaints about OTPs not being delivered and data not being uploaded were common. “Instead of threatening enumerators with action for delays, the government must first solve these problems,” he added.
Ravi also criticized the government for not conducting pilot surveys or providing adequate training before launching the full survey. “Had a trial run been conducted, many of these issues could have been identified and resolved,” he said.
He noted that numbering of houses was inconsistent, with one house in one location and the next listed far away, forcing teachers to travel long distances. “In hilly and Malnad regions, poor network connectivity is a major challenge. Enumerators have to record answers to 60 questions in each household, but in many homes, people are unwilling to spend so much time. Female teachers face additional difficulties when visiting homes alone,” he said.
Ravi added that enumerators were under immense mental stress due to the workload, with some even falling ill. “The government must immediately address these issues and ensure a smooth and effective survey process,” he urged.
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KKR hammer DC by eight wickets as Allen smashes unbeaten ton
New Delhi (PTI): Finn Allen smashed a 47-ball 100 not out as Kolkata Knight Riders thrashed Delhi Capitals by eight wickets to register their fourth win on the trot in the IPL, here on Friday.
Opting to bowl, KKR spinners led by Sunil Narine strangled Delhi Capitals in the middle overs on a tacky surface to restrict them to 142/8.
Pathum Nissanka struck a quick 50 (29 balls; 5x4, 3x6) but Delhi lost momentum after his dismissal, scoring just 11 runs between the 12th and 16th overs as Anukul Roy (2/31), Kartik Tyagi (2/25) and Sunil Narine (1/17) applied the brakes.
Ashutosh Sharma’s late 28-ball 39 (3x4, 3x6), gave Delhi some respite.
In reply, Allen, who came in as Impact Sub for Varun Chakravarthy, smashed 10 sixes and five fours to make it a lopsided chase as KKR sealed the win in just 14.2 overs.
Brief Scores:
Delhi Capitals 142/8 in 20 overs (Pathum Nissanka 50, Ashutosh Sharma 39; Anukul Roy 2/31, Kartik Tyagi 2/25). Kolkata Knight Riders 147/2 in 14.2 overs (Finn Allen 100 not out).
