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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Backwardness Index: 71% BCs caught in deep backwardness
Hyderabad: As the proposed enhancement of reservations for Backwards Classes (BC) occupies a central place in the state's political discourse, the Backwardness Index (BCI) has revealed important insights. The index, created by a group of experts using data sourced from the Social, Economic, Educational, Employment, Political, and Caste Survey (SEEPC), shows that 71% of the 134 BC sub-castes were close to deep backwardness on the composite BCI. The BCI is a unique initiative designed to assess the socio-economic status of various communities in the state. The findings, to be discussed at the cabinet meeting on Monday, which are in the exclusive possession of TOI, indicate that 243 communities have been assigned scores ranging from 0 to 126, with an average score of 81. In the composite backwardness index, a higher score (126) signifies a greater degree of backwardness, indicating significant barriers to progress, while a low score (0) reflects relative advancement and improved living conditions. The scores of a staggering 99% of Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities, 97% of Scheduled Caste (SC) communities, and 71% of Backward Classes (BC) reflected more backwardness (above 81%), highlighting significant struggles across 42 evaluated parameters for these communities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If you have a mouse, play this game for 1 minute Navy Quest Undo Notably, none of the forward castes, including forward castes within the Muslim community, have an average score below 81, indicating that they are exempt from the levels of backwardness reflected in this study. However, sources indicate that, in practice, no caste has been able to achieve either the maximum score of 126 or a zero across the board. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad Telangana has 59 sub-castes among Scheduled Castes (SC) and 33 sub-castes among Scheduled Tribes (ST). The caste survey has revealed that non-Muslim Backward Classes (BC) make up 46.25% of the population or 1,64,09,179 individuals. Additionally, Muslim BCs account for 10.8% of the population, which corresponds to 35,76,588. When combining these two groups, the total population representing Hindu, Muslim, and Christian converts from SCs is 56.33%. The expert committee has meticulously identified 42 essential parameters from a comprehensive survey questionnaire, which delve into crucial aspects such as literacy rates, educational attainment, and patterns of asset ownership. These parameters are methodically arranged along a spectrum that categorises groups from 'most backward' to 'least backward,' providing a nuanced understanding of social stratification. To deepen this analysis, several sub-indices have been developed, each targeting specific dimensions of backwardness. These include the social backwardness index, which examines community cohesion and social networks; the gender backwardness index, highlighting disparities in gender equality; the educational backwardness index, focused on access to and quality of education; the occupational backwardness index, which assesses employment opportunities and job types; and the living conditions index, evaluating factors such as housing quality and access to essential services.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Well of change': Expert panel proposes targeted welfare schemes
Hyderabad: The expert committee on the Socio-Economic, Educational, Employment, Political, and Caste Survey (SEEPC) has proposed the implementation of targeted welfare schemes tailored to the varying levels of backwardness experienced by different communities. To illustrate this concept, the committee offered a compelling analogy: envisioning a govt-dug well that serves as a central water source. Instead of allowing every household unfettered access to the well, regardless of their specific needs and capabilities, it would be more effective to install pipelines that deliver water directly to each home. This approach ensures that resources are allocated based on actual requirements, allowing the most disadvantaged communities to receive the necessary support while promoting a more equitable distribution of welfare benefits. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad In its executive summary, the committee drew this analogy, opining that the index serves as a powerful tool to enable a shift toward targeted welfare initiatives. Rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all approach to social schemes, the govt can now design and implement welfare programmes specifically tailored to the unique needs of different communities. The report also noted that even among the marginalised communities, the degree of backwardness is relative. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pirates Climb Aboard Cargo Ship - Watch What The Captain Did Next Tips and Tricks Undo Therefore, it is important to adopt target-based schemes to address these differences effectively. As the comprehensive 300-page report detailing the backwardness index is set to be tabled before the cabinet for a discussion, deliberations are expected on whether the report should be presented in the assembly. Sources indicate that there will be significant discussion concerning the public release of the findings, as both the Congress high command and the expert committee have recommended transparency to address any misconceptions about various communities. It is important to note that the report's findings will only be made public if they are formally tabled in the assembly, ensuring that the dissemination of information follows proper legislative procedures.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Telangana plans to implement focused welfare schemes for the underprivileged
HYDERABAD: Equipped with data from the Socio, Economic, Educational, Employment, Political and Caste Survey, the Telangana government is now planning to implement focused welfare schemes, particularly for communities that have largely remained underprivileged. Speaking to TNIE, sources revealed that caste-wise data on state government employees is also being collected to identify which communities have been underrepresented in government jobs. In March this year, the state government constituted an expert committee to conduct a detailed analysis of the data collected from the recently concluded caste survey with an objective of formulating inclusive and evidence-based policies for the welfare of all communities in the state. The government also plans to ease the work of those practising various caste-based occupations like dhobi, carpentry and pottery by providing latest technology-enabled machinery. Recently, the Telangana government announced wage incentives for handloom weavers under the Telangana Nethannaku Bharosa (assurance to weavers) scheme. A budget of Rs 48 crore was released for the initiative. Sources revealed that more such schemes are in the pipeline. The Telangana government passed two legislations — the Telangana Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Reservation of Seats in Educational Institutions and of Appointments or Posts in Services under the State) Bill, 2025 and the Telangana Backward Classes (Reservation of Seats in Rural and Urban Local Bodies) Bill, 2025 — in the Assembly on March 17, 2025. As these two Bills remain under scrutiny by the Union Home Ministry, the state government has sent The Telangana Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Ordinance to Governor Jishnu Dev Varma. This ordinance aims to facilitate the enhancement of 42% reservations for BCs in local body elections. It is learnt that the Governor has sought the opinion of the Attorney General of India on the proposed Bill. Meanwhile, the Cabinet meeting, scheduled for Friday, was postponed as the Governor's nod for the Telangana Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Ordinance is still awaited. It appears that the government is firm on issuing 42% reservations to BCs in the local body elections, based on the caste survey data.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Telangana's caste survey cutting-edge: Rahul Gandhi
HYDERABAD: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday praised the Telangana government for conducting a comprehensive caste-based socio-economic survey, describing it as a model for data-driven governance. Speaking at the Congress OBC Leadership - Bhagidari Nyay Mahasammelan in New Delhi, Rahul called the Socio-Economic, Educational, Employment, Political and Caste Survey a 'cutting-edge tool of empowerment in the digital age'. He said the detailed data collected would allow Telangana to design targeted welfare and development policies, claiming that no other state currently matches its governance capacity. 'No other state in India today has the ability to target development the way Telangana has,' he told an audience of OBC leaders and Congress workers. In a social media post later in the day, Rahul connected the survey to the Congress's role in the creation of Telangana. He wrote: 'Sonia ji's fight to create the state of Telangana cemented our emotional connection to the people, the language, and the culture of this beautiful state. I am filled with immense pride as I witness the efforts of the Congress government in conducting the caste survey. Their commitment to a sincere, inclusive and consultative process has set a new benchmark, one that should guide future Census exercises across the country.' The former AICC president described the survey as laying the foundation for what he termed 'Social Justice 2.0', a framework for equitable governance based on data. 'This is how India must move forward,' he said.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Caste survey is Congress' promise to BCs, not just policy: Minister Ponnam at Delhi event
HYDERABAD: Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Friday said that the caste survey conducted by the Telangana government was 'a moral and political commitment', driven by the Congress' vision for social justice. Comparing it with India's freedom movement, he said that Telangana's Socio, Economic, Educational, Employment, Political and Caste Survey would spark a social revolution that will benefit Backward Classes across the country. 'Rahul Gandhi has made a solemn vow to bring justice to the underprivileged, and he's doing it with clarity and conviction,' he stated. Prabhakar, along with ministers Konda Surekha and Vakiti Sridhar, attended the Bhagidari Nyay Sammelan in Delhi. Later addressing the media, Prabhakar reiterated that Congress wouldn't have come to power without Rahul Gandhi's promise of conducting a caste survey. 'We have fulfilled Rahul's promise after coming to power,' he said. The minister accused the BJP and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy of attempting to undermine the historic opportunity for providing 42% reservations to BCs. 'It is not just a legislation. It is the fulfilment of a decades-old aspiration of the marginalised,' said Prabhakar, condemning what he called BJP's 'feudal mindset' and 'anti-reservation rhetoric.' He accused the BJP of hypocrisy, claiming to support BCs while sidelining the community leaders like Bandi Sanjay and promoting individuals who had historically opposed reservations. 'When Telangana BJP claims to support BCs, why has it never even appointed a BC as Leader of the Opposition?' he asked. The minister emphasised that the caste survey was supported unanimously in the Assembly. 'The BJP too supported it. Now, the same party is casting aspersions,' he said. Prabhakar also said that the BJP's record on BC welfare in states like Gujarat and alliances in other states shows a lack of genuine commitment. Stating that the Congress government acted with honesty from the Kamareddy Declaration to the legislation on February 4, he said that any attempt to derail this process will be met with democratic resistance.
