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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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).
