--- title: "Why Bihar Government is conducting caste Based Survey?" description: "Why Bihar Government is conducting caste Based Survey?" author: "Sanjay Goenka" published: 2023-05-04 updated: 2023-05-09 canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/99671/why-bihar-government-is-conducting-caste-based-survey category: "current affair" tags: ["bihar"] reading_time: 3 minutes --- # Why Bihar Government is conducting caste Based Survey? ## Answers ### Answer by Jujhar Singh **The Bihar [government](https://www.mindstick.com/news/1911/upi-transaction-would-cost-zero-service-charges-clarifies-government)** had announced its decision to conduct a caste-based survey to gather information on the socio-economic status of [people](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2295/more-people-need-to-monitor-this-crucial-metric-for-heart-health) from different castes and sub-castes in the state. The survey was aimed at providing comprehensive data on the caste-wise population, their educational and economic status, and their access to basic amenities like [healthcare](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/239159/the-many-ways-in-which-telemedicine-has-transformed-healthcare), water, and sanitation. The data would be used for formulating policies and schemes for the welfare of different sections of [society](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/303283/sos-its-lifesaving-significance-in-our-society). ![Why Bihar Government is conducting caste Based Survey?](https://answers.mindstick.com/questionanswer/76b1e5c8-9818-4982-8a6d-0a08ab11c84f/images/a88f7a7d-9090-4866-a5a0-66fd6386cb7f.jpeg) **The decision to conduct the survey** was taken after consultations with all political parties in Bihar. The Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, had stated that the survey would help in identifying the areas where the government needs to focus its attention for the upliftment of the marginalized sections of society. He had also assured that the data collected during the survey would be kept confidential and used only for planning and [policy](https://www.mindstick.com/news/1785/an-engagement-of-google-india-with-policymaker-on-data-protection-legalisation-is-visible)-making purposes. **However**, the decision to conduct a caste-based survey has been met with criticism from some sections of society who view it as an attempt to reinforce caste divisions in society. They argue that instead of focusing on the socio-economic status of people, the survey will only serve to further deepen the fault lines between different castes and sub-castes. **The opposition BJP** has also been critical of the decision to conduct the survey, accusing the government of trying to appease the minority vote bank. They have argued that the survey will only serve to create further divisions in society and [promote](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2338/elon-musk-claims-that-twitter-will-work-to-promote-citizen-journalism) [identity](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/13090/icon-the-identity-of-your-brand) politics. **The recent stay order** by the Patna High Court has added to the controversy surrounding the survey. The court has directed the government to immediately stop the survey and preserve the data collected till now. The court has also asked the government not to share the data with anybody till the final orders are passed. The court's decision has been welcomed by the opposition BJP, which has demanded the resignation of Nitish Kumar. **In conclusion**, the decision to conduct a caste-based survey in Bihar has been a controversial one, with opinions sharply divided on its potential [benefits](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/335648/what-are-serverless-architecture-benefits-and-best-practices) and drawbacks. While the government has argued that the survey will provide valuable data for policy-making, some sections of society view it as an attempt to reinforce caste divisions in society. The recent stay order by the Patna High Court has added to the controversy, and the final outcome of the case remains to be seen. --- Original Source: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/99671/why-bihar-government-is-conducting-caste-based-survey Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.