Telangana's SEEEPC Survey Reveals Significant Backwardness Among SCs and STs
Telangana SEEEPC survey, IEWG analysis shows SCs/STs three times more backward than others
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A caste backwardness index from the Social, Educational, Employment, Economic and Political Caste Survey (SEEEPC) in Telangana shows that Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) are three times more backward than General Castes. The findings were announced by state officials, highlighting significant social disparities.
- 01Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) are three times more backward than General Castes in Telangana.
- 02Backward Classes (BCs) are 2.7 times more backward than General Castes.
- 03The caste backwardness index (CBI) reveals sharp disparities across social groups.
- 04The SEEEPC survey report was made public on April 15, 2026.
- 05Key officials, including Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, announced the findings.
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The recently compiled caste backwardness index (CBI) from the Social, Educational, Employment, Economic and Political Caste Survey (SEEEPC) in Telangana reveals significant social disparities. The analysis indicates that Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) are three times more backward than the General Castes, while Backward Classes (BCs) are 2.7 times more backward. This stark contrast highlights the ongoing inequalities faced by these communities. Key state officials, including Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao, announced that the SEEEPC survey report and the findings from the Independent Expert Working Group (IEWG) were made available to the public on April 15, 2026.
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The findings may influence policy decisions aimed at addressing the disparities faced by SCs and STs in Telangana.
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