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MP CM Stresses Transparency, Sensitivity in Historic Caste Census Process

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has emphasized that government commitment and impartiality must be reflected in the upcoming caste census process. He stated this historic exercise, the first of its scale since 1931, will be conducted digitally in two phases starting May 2026. The CM stressed that officials must respect the emotional attachments people have to their properties during the survey. The census data will form the basis for strategies to ensure development reaches the last person in society.

Key Points: MP CM on Transparency for Historic Caste Census

  • First major caste census since 1931
  • Digital, paperless app-based process
  • Respect public sentiment during property survey
  • Two-phase exercise starting May 2026
  • Data to guide development strategies
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Transparency and sentiments of people should reflect in process of census: MP CM

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav emphasizes impartiality and public sentiment as state prepares for first major caste census since 1931.

Transparency and sentiments of people should reflect in process of census: MP CM
"This census will be interpreted in many ways... therefore, clarity and transparency should be maintained. - CM Mohan Yadav"

Bhopal, Feb 13

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday said the census is the country's largest and most important data process on the basis of which the strategies are prepared to take development to the last person in society.

Chief Minister Yadav made this statement addressing the state-level conference at Kushabhau Thakre Convention Centre in Bhopal, which was attended by senior bureaucrats including Chief Secretary Anurag Jain and Additional Chief Secretaries and many others.

All district collectors, divisional commissioners and municipal commissioners joined the conference-cum training camp, which is part of the state government's preparation for the first phase of the census set to begin in the state from May 1.

This state level conference organised after a comprehensive review of preparations was conducted across the state, and it was noted that a large number of officers and employees will be deployed for census work.

Addressing the conference, the Chief Minister emphasised that the government's "commitment" and "impartiality" will be crucial parts and these should be reflected during the process of the caste census.

"This is the first time such a social-level census has been conducted after 1931 and together we are going to create a historic record. This census will be interpreted in many ways from politically and socially, therefore, clarity and transparency should be maintained," CM Yadav said.

He also pointed out that people have emotional attachments with their properties, including homes, land, shops or anything else they have, and the officials must respect those sentiments during the census process.

"If someone's house, land, or shop is affected, their emotional attachment must also be understood; sensitivity is essential along with development," he added.

Notably, the census will be conducted in a fully digital, paperless manner through an app-based system and the mega exercise will be carried out in two phases. The first phase of the process will be conducted between May 1 to May 30, 2026, during which house-to-house listing and housing enumeration will be conducted.

While the second the final phase of census, during which population enumeration will be done, will be conducted in February 2027.

- IANS

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Priya S
Finally! A caste census after so many decades. This data is crucial for understanding the real social fabric of our country. I just hope the process is truly impartial as promised. The officers must be trained to handle questions sensitively, especially in rural areas.
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Rohit P
Good to see the preparation starting early. My only concern is the app-based system. In many villages, network connectivity is still an issue. Hope they have a solid offline backup plan. The sentiment about property is very real for middle-class families.
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Sarah B
As someone who has worked in data collection, I appreciate the emphasis on sensitivity. Enumerators asking personal questions about caste and property can make people defensive. Proper training is key. Hope this leads to better-targeted welfare schemes.
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Vikram M
Transparency is easier said than done. We've seen how data can be misused or selectively leaked. The government must commit to making the full, anonymized dataset publicly available for independent researchers to analyze. That's the real test.
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Karthik V
While the intent seems good, I'm skeptical. A lot will depend on the ground-level officials. Will they be respectful, or will they treat it as just another form-filling exercise? The "emotional attachment" line feels like political talk. Action matters more.

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