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**Karnataka SC Reservation Survey Nears Completion, But Bengaluru Lags Behind**

**Bengaluru, June 30, 2025** – A state-wide survey aimed at identifying Karnataka’s Scheduled Caste (SC) population for internal reservation purposes has reached 91.84% completion, covering 1.07 crore individuals out of an estimated 1.16 crore. The survey, initiated on May 5th, concluded today after multiple extensions.

While the Social Welfare Department requested a further extension to better capture the SC population in Bengaluru, the commission overseeing the survey, headed by retired judge H.N. Nagamohan, declined, citing a lack of significant progress in recent weeks. The commission is expected to submit its recommendations on internal reservations for 101 Scheduled Castes within the existing 17% SC reservation in the coming weeks, with data analysis already underway.

Despite the overall progress, the survey struggled in Bengaluru. Only 52% of the city’s projected SC population (7.04 lakh out of 13.62 lakh) was identified by the deadline. In an effort to increase coverage in Bengaluru, officials have been conducting door-to-door enumerations and affixing stickers to homes already surveyed. Sources indicated that only about 1,000 homes are being covered daily.

Notably, the survey has exceeded projected population figures in 11 districts. Bengaluru Urban district recorded 80% coverage and is one of the districts with lowest progress.

Dalit organizations have reportedly expressed impatience with the repeated extensions, as the wait is impacting fresh appointments. A student organization in Kalaburagi recently protested, urging the commission to finalize its recommendations.

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