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Sambasiva Rao M.

Caste census to begin in Andhra Pradesh on December 9

Caste census will commence in Andhra Pradesh on December 9, according to Minister for BC Welfare Ch. Venu Gopala Krishna.

Speaking at the YSRCP office at Tadepalli here on Friday, Mr. Gopala Krishna said the government aimed at undertaking a comprehensive caste census, which would change the social and economic status of the poor.

“No government has undertaking caste census after Independence. Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy is known for his social empowerment policies, and caste census is one such initiative,” the Minister said.

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