India, Sept. 20 -- The Karnataka government on Friday approved a statewide Social and Educational Survey, commonly referred to as a caste census, to be conducted across the state from September 22 to October 7.

In its official order, the government stated, "In view of the details stated in the proposal, approval is accorded to the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission to undertake a survey on the social and educational status of all citizens of the State from September 22, 2025 to October 7, 2025."

According to news agency PTI, the order also noted that the Chairman of the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission had earlier written to the government expressing the intention to carry out the survey during the specified period....