Punjab
Punjab Announced Caste-Based Socioeconomic Survey
- 07 Apr 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The Punjab government has announced the launch of its first-ever caste-based socioeconomic survey starting April 1 to assess the living standards of different communities and support evidence-based policymaking.
Key Points
- First-Ever Survey: The state government will conduct its first caste-based socioeconomic survey to collect data on the social and economic conditions of various communities.
- The survey was announced by the Chief Minister of Punjab, Bhagwant Mann.
- Objective: The survey aims to assess the living standards, economic status, and social conditions of all castes and sub-castes to frame targeted welfare policies.
- The survey aims to identify disparities among communities and ensure equitable distribution of development benefits.
- Workforce Deployment: Around 28,000 enumerators will be deployed to collect data from households.
- The survey is expected to cover nearly 65 lakh families across the state.
- Budget Allocation: The state government has allocated about ₹250 crore for conducting the survey across the state.
- Time Frame: The data collection process is likely to be completed within about three months.
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