A caste census in Bihar, which has long been demanded by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, was given approval by the state's cabinet on Thursday, 2 June, and will be concluded by February 2023.
Speaking to reporters, Chief Secretary Amir Subhani said that a total budgetary allocation of Rs 500 crore had been sanctioned for the exercise.
"The survey shall be completed by 23 February next year. Work will start no sooner than the notification is issued by the general administration department," Subhani said.