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Time of India
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
After caste survey, T to develop backwardness index for sub-groups
1 2 Hyderabad: In a major initiative aimed at advancing data-driven and equitable policymaking, the Telangana Planning and Development Society (TGPDS) is developing a composite backwardness index (CBI) for each of the state's sub-castes. This will be the first effort of its kind at the state level to provide a statistically grounded, objective measure of relative backwardness across communities. The index is being built using data from the Social, Educational, Employment, Economic, Political and Caste (SEEEPC) Survey conducted in 2024. The CBI will quantify levels of disadvantage using quartile-based statistical analysis and provide both aggregate and category-specific rankings of sub-castes based on multiple socio-economic dimensions. The development of this index is being overseen by an expert working group chaired by retired Justice Sudarshan Reddy, constituted in March this year. The initiative draws inspiration from the Mandal Commission, which used 11 key indicators to evaluate the backwardness of sub-castes at the national level. Sources said the committee is planning to finalise the report within a month. The CBI will provide an ordinal ranking of sub-castes, alongside individual scores across seven comprehensive domains: Social status, educational attainment, living conditions, occupation, income levels, ownership of movable and immovable assets, and access to banking and financial services. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tukarkan Bitcoin dan Ethereum - Tanpa Dompet Diperlukan! IC Markets MULAI SEKARANG Undo In total, the analysis is expected to include up to 43 parameters. Recent meetings of the expert group—held in Hyderabad and followed by a review session in Delhi—focused on finalising the data and statistical methodology for the CBI. During these sessions, the committee also reviewed preliminary findings, discussed modelling techniques, and reached consensus on visual and analytical frameworks to present the results clearly and meaningfully. In a forward-looking recommendation, the committee has urged the state govt to develop an AI-powered natural language interface to enable researchers to engage with the SEEEPC dataset in aggregated form. This tool would ensure privacy and confidentiality at the household level, while making data accessible for deeper academic and policy analysis, promoting transparency and evidence-based dialogue. "The development of the CBI is rooted in the constitutional values of justice, equity, and inclusion," said Praveen Chakravarty, coordinator of the expert group. "There is consensus on the methodology, the parameters of analysis, the representation of findings, and most importantly, the need to base policy decisions on grounded, inclusive data," he said. The SEEEPC survey covered over 3.55 crore individuals across Telangana, collecting data from 243 sub-castes, including options for individuals identifying as 'no caste' or 'others'—recognising diversity and respecting the right of individuals to self-identify. The scope of the survey spans 75 indicators, touching every aspect of daily life—social, economic, occupational, educational, and beyond. The expert committee is composed of nine full-time members, supported by a group of special invitees who bring a wide range of expertise from sociology, caste studies, public policy, law, history, economics, and statistics.
Indian Express
24-04-2025
- Climate
- Indian Express
Heatwave grips Telangana, temperatures breach 45-degree mark
As the heat wave intensified in Telangana, the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Hyderabad Centre, has issued an orange alert for Adilabad, Jagtial, Karimnagar, Komarambheem Asifabad, Jayashanker Bhupalpally, Mancherial, Mulugu, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Peddapalli, and Rajanna Sircilla districts for Friday. These districts may observe temperatures above 44 degrees Celsius. All other districts have been issued a yellow warning. On Wednesday, four locations in Telangana breached the 45-degree mark, according to the Telangana Planning Development Society (TGPDS). Temperatures & gt;40 deg expected until April 25 … it is advised to take necessary care in these areas / districts – pl avoid direct sun exposure during 12 noon till 4 pm if possible, cover your head / carry umbrellas/ caps & remain hydrated / have lots of drinking water — Arvind Kumar (@arvindkumar_ias) April 23, 2025 Special Chief Secretary (disaster management) Arvind Kumar has urged people to avoid direct sun exposure between noon and 4 pm and remain hydrated. 'Temperatures >40 deg expected until April 25 … it is advised to take necessary care in these areas/districts – pl avoid direct sun exposure during 12 noon till 4 pm if possible, cover your head / carry umbrellas/ caps & remain hydrated / have lots of drinking water,' he posted on X. K Nagarathna, Director of IMD Hyderabad, told that northern districts will experience a heatwave while severe heat conditions will prevail in the rest of the state. 'There are north-westerly dry winds blowing across the Telangana region,' she said. On Wednesday, the highest temperature of 45.3 degrees was recorded at Ch Kondur in Nizamabad district, followed by 45.2 degrees at Tamsi in Adilabad. Buttapur in the Nirmal district and Bheemini in the Mancherial district recorded 45.1 degrees and 45 degrees respectively. As per the Telangana Planning Development Society (TGPDS) data, which has over 1000 automated weather stations across the state, six locations recorded between 44 degrees and 45 degrees, while 11 locations recorded between 43 and 44 degrees Celsius. In Greater Hyderabad, Moosarambagh, Uppal, and Bowenpally recorded the highest maximum temperature of 42.1 degrees on Wednesday. The state recorded a district-wise average maximum temperature of 42.1 degrees Celsius. Telangana had recently declared heatwave as a state-specific disaster and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh to the family of victims dying due to heatwave/sunstroke. Authorities have put in place certain norms for assistance from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) in case of deaths due to heat wave, sunstroke, and sunburn. Firstly, the authorities have to ensure that the death is caused due to heatwave as defined by the IMD. Also, if the deceased happens to be a farmer enrolled under the Rhythu Bima scheme, the family can avail one of the two ex-gratia — Rhythu Bima or ex-gratia due to heatwave, whichever is higher. As a procedure, the district collector shall ensure that the District Medical Health Officer (DMHO) or the authorised officers at the district level shall diagnose that the death was based on the history of exposure to high ambient temperature and the reasonable exclusion of other causes of hyperthermia.
