Bengaluru, May 8 -- Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Thursday indicated that the caste-census could be discussed in the cabinet meeting scheduled to be held on May 9.

"The agenda has not come yet. The caste-census may be raised tomorrow," the minister told reporters here.

The Karnataka government recently launched a comprehensive caste census targeting Scheduled Castes (SCs) to gather empirical data on sub-caste demographics.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, addressing a press conference, said the exercise aims to ensure equitable distribution of reservation benefits and uphold social justice.

The survey, which will run from May 5 to May 17, will be conducted in three phases: door-to-door visits, special camps, and an online self...