Further speaking about the survey in Bengaluru, the chief minister said, "Work has also commenced in Bengaluru Urban District from today. There are approximately 50 lakh households under BBMP’s jurisdiction."
Published Sep 26, 2025 | 5:43 PM ⚊ Updated Sep 26, 2025 | 5:43 PM
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
Synopsis: Emphasising the importance of the survey, Siddaramaiah said, “This is not just another exercise, it is the foundation for inclusive, evidence-based policymaking. Let us ensure every household is counted, and every voice is heard.”
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday, 26 September, directed the officials to complete the Socio-Educational Survey by 7 October without fail.
“There will be no extension of the deadline under any circumstances,” he noted, adding that “The survey work has commenced across the state. It progressed slowly initially due to some technical difficulties. All technical issues have now been resolved.”
Further speaking about the survey in Bengaluru, the chief minister said, “Work has also commenced in Bengaluru Urban District from today. There are approximately 50 lakh households under BBMP’s jurisdiction.”
“A total of 1,43,81,702 families in the state need to be surveyed, and so far, the survey of 2,76,016 families has been completed,” he added.
He further urged the 1.2 lakh teachers assigned to the survey work to complete their assigned tasks within the stipulated time. “No teacher should show non-cooperation with the enumeration work. This is a government task, and negligence in duty will not be tolerated. Action will be taken against enumerators who show negligence.”
“There should be no doubts regarding the honorarium for teachers. The honorarium has already been released. Primary and high school teachers have been urged to actively participate in the enumeration work. A minimum of 10 percent of the survey target must be achieved daily in each district,” he added.
“We are ensuring ease of access – in hilly areas, survey centres will be set up in schools, and online participation will be encouraged. Enumerators must also revisit houses found locked during earlier visits,” the chief minister reiterated, adding, “Local IT staff must resolve tech issues on the ground. Every taluk must have a nodal officer, and I’ve asked regional commissioners to monitor daily progress.”
Emphasising the importance of the survey, Siddaramaiah said, “This is not just another exercise, it is the foundation for inclusive, evidence-based policymaking. Let us ensure every household is counted, and every voice is heard.”
I have directed all district officials to complete the Socio-Educational Survey by October 7 without fail. There will be no extension of the deadline under any circumstances.
The initial technical issues have been resolved. From now, every team must accelerate their efforts. We… pic.twitter.com/U0mdEXowOR
— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) September 26, 2025
(Edited by Sumavarsha, with inputs from Anisha Reddy)
