The caste-based census will start today, january 7, according to the Nitish Kumar-led bihar administration, despite significant objections from the opposition parties. The bihar government would spend Rs 500 crore on the much awaited caste census. The caste-based census will be conducted in two phases beginning on january 7 according to government plans. The state's total number of houses will be counted, and the bihar caste census is expected to be finished by january 21.

The government has trained personnel to conduct a caste-based census taking into account the sub-castes in the state and the financial position of the inhabitants, according to bihar Chief minister Nitish Kumar, who is on Samadhan Yatra, according to ANI. Additionally, he said that the census will help the state and the nation thrive. "Our officers have received training to carry out an in-depth caste census. This would advance both the state's and the nation's growth "Kumar said to ANI.

The caste-based census in bihar is what?

To ascertain the existence of castes and communities in the state and to count their population, the caste-based survey of bihar is being carried out. The state government of bihar plans to undertake the caste survey in two stages. From january 7 to january 21, the number of homes in bihar will be counted as the first phase. The second phase, which will take place in March, will involve gathering information on people from all castes, subcastes, and religions.

Why is a caste-based census being carried out in Bihar?

In order to create policies that will benefit Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, the bihar government is conducting a caste-based census to identify their existence in the state and the locations where they live.

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