Udupi: The district administration is gearing up for the social and economic survey of families being conducted across Karnataka by the State Backward Classes Commission. Deputy commissioner Swaroopa TK has instructed officials to make systematic preparations to ensure the smooth execution of the survey.
Survey to cover 3.2 lakh families
Addressing officials via video conference at the DC office in Rajatadri, Manipal, on Thursday, the DC said that around 3.2 lakh families must be covered in Udupi district—1.1 lakh in urban areas and 2.1 lakh in rural areas.
“No family should be left out of the survey. Since most households have electricity connections, homes can be identified using RR meter numbers, ensuring that all residents are included,” she said.
Geo-tagging and identification process
In the first phase, electricity meter readers have been tasked with preparing lists of families, following which stickers will be affixed to houses for geo-tagging. Mescom has been directed to complete geo-tagging by September 10.
For households in unauthorised buildings without RR numbers, officials have been asked to prepare a separate list and ensure geo-tagging through village accountants and panchayat development officers (PDOs).
Teachers and NSS volunteers involved
The DC said that the survey will be conducted by schoolteachers using a specially developed mobile application. NSS volunteers will also participate by spreading awareness among families about the importance of the programme.
Each enumerator will be required to personally visit 80–100 households to collect data. Nodal officers have been appointed for every taluk to oversee and coordinate the process.
Training programmes
State-level training for master trainers is scheduled for Monday, while district-level training will take place from Tuesday to September 11. Officials and staff have been instructed to strictly adhere to government guidelines and instructions relating to the social and educational survey.
Officials present
The meeting was attended by additional deputy commissioner Abid Gadyal, assistant commissioner Rashmi, and backward classes welfare department officer Hakappa R Lamani, along with other officials.
Conclusion
The DC emphasised that the upcoming survey is a critical step in building a comprehensive database of families in Karnataka. The information collected will serve as a foundation for social justice and welfare programmes across the state.