Social Educational survey 80% completed, deadline may be extended: Minister Parameshwara
Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Monday indicated that the October 7 deadline for the state-wide Social and Educational Survey, conducted by the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission, may be extended.
This comes as enumeration has been completed for about 80% of the population, with some districts still lagging behind in their progress.
Parameshwara noted that while Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is actively reviewing the situation, he is unsure if the deadline will be extended by a few days to ensure full coverage. He emphasised, “It has to be completed; there’s no option for us.”
The survey, which began on September 22, aims to cover around 1.43 crore households across the state at an estimated cost of Rs 420 crore.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticised the opposition for their criticism of the survey, calling their stance "hypocritical." He reassured the public, saying, "This survey is not against anyone; it is in favour of everyone," and emphasised that the exercise aims to ensure equitable representation for all seven crore residents of Karnataka.
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Dakshina Kannada: Two girls drown while bathing near Kolyadakatta dam in Kadaba
Mangaluru: Two girl students drowned while bathing near the Kolyadakatta dam area of the Gundya river on Friday evening here in the Kadaba Taluk of the district.
The deceased have been identified as Arpita (15) and Sunita (21), both residents of Vimalagiri in Kutrupadi village.
According to reports, five girl students had visited the river along with their friends as it was a holiday. While bathing in the river, the two students reportedly entered a deeper portion of the water without realising the depth and began drowning.
Those accompanying them tried to rescue the duo, but were unsuccessful, leading to the tragedy.
After receiving information about the incident, Kadaba Police Station personnel visited the spot and conducted an inspection. The bodies were later recovered with the help of local residents.
