Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 03:27am on 08 Nov 2023,Wednesday India
The recently released Bihar caste survey exposes deep socio-economic disparities in the state. Out of 27.6 million families, 34.13% (9.4 million) earn less than ₹6,000 per month. The report highlights significant poverty rates among different caste groups, with 42.93% of SCs and 33.58% of EBCs falling below the poverty line. Additionally, 67% of the state's population consists of housewives and students. The survey also reveals limited vehicle ownership (4.27%) and laptop access (1.15%), emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to uplift marginalized communities.
