Socio-Economic Caste Census 2011

1. Socio-Economic Caste Census 2011 Ministry of Rural Development Government of India

2. CONTENTS Poverty Gaps and Methodology Status of SECC in States No . Of EB’s as per RGI Initiatives of MoRD Funding Key Issues Observations in the field

3. Methodology for Identification of BPL households Based on recommendations of Expert Group, results of Pilot Survey and detailed discussion with all stakeholders a methodology was proposed. Methodology included automatic exclusion and inclusion criteria and deprivation indicators. After feedback / discussions with states, experts, NGOs following decision taken. Joint Statement by Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission and hon’ble Minister of RD issued on 3rd October 2011, a major policy level shift from proposed methodology announced

4. Joint Statement issued on 3.10.2011 Specific entitlements that rural households will receive under various central government programmes and schemes decided after the SECC, 2011 survey results are available and analysed. The present state-wise poverty estimates using the Planning Commission methodology will NOT be used to impose any ceilings. Consultation with states, experts and civil society organizations to arrive at a consensus on the methodology by the time the SECC, 2011 is completed. An Expert Committee will be appointed to ensure that this methodology is consistent with the provisions of the Food Security Bill as it finally emerges.

5. Guidelines for Utilization of Funds for SECC 2011 Funds sanction to States/UTs are for entire operations of SECC 2011including Urban and Caste Census segment; Funds released to the agency designated by the States/UTs. States/UTs to decide mechanism for further release of funds to other Departments. Detailed Guidelines issued for payment of honorarium and TA/DA at different levels. Sanctioned amount includes Provision for miscellaneous activities. The States/UTs to decide expenditure to be borne on various activities for the successful completion of the SECC 2011. Total expenditure should not exceed sanctioned amount. Additional allocation of funds for increase in EBS is as per information given by Office of RGI The States/UTs not to create such liabilities which will involve any financial implication on the MoRD beyond the activities of current SECC Census. State/UTs shall submit monthly progress and expenditure report by 10th of every month.

6. Status of States (1/2)

7. Status of States (2/2)

8. No. of EB’s as per RGI

9. No. of EB’s as per RGI

10. Initiatives by MoRD • Coordinating supply of Tablet PC’s with Dept. of Defense production • Continuous Software updating due to emerging requirements and requests from States ( State Specific ID numbers) • 5 Trainings have been completed at NIRD with 350 participants across the country ( Urban, Rural and Census) • Trainers Alliances engaged to provide support, to be deputed to states • Instructed BEL to provide manpower at the district and charge center to deal with software/hardware issues

11. Initiatives by MoRD • Continuous coordination with various stakeholders like RGI, HUPA,CPSU, BEL , NIC, States, etc. • Instructed NIC to provide access to view data at the Charge center /District level Initiatives in the Pipeline • Third Party Monitoring • Integrated Media Campaign to be commenced shortly • Helpline / call centers • Sourcing additional vendors to help BEL complete HHD delivery on schedule

12. Key Issues - States Pre enumeration status to be shared with MoRD • Account Details for Transfer of Funds • NPR Images from DCO – RGI • Charge Center Readiness • Training to Enumerators • Accurate Consignee details by District ( Telephone, Mobile, Fax, email, Name of the individual, District etc.) • No. of HHD’s and Solar Chargers district wise • Storage Space for stocking HHD’s • Coordination with CPSU to ensure vendors engage DEO’s • Very Slow uploading of data to NIC server

13. Key Issues – States to Note Enumeration Process • Information on Faulty HHD’s to be conveyed to CPSU’s • To Ensure Current S/w version uploaded on to HHD’s • To Ensure quality of Data • Coordination with CPSU to upload data on to NIC server • Timely uploading of EB’s enumerated • To Ensure The HHD’s are picked up from the Transport Hubs • Whenever DEO’s not in place, State to take proactive steps to engage DEO’s – Payment by6 Vendor Post Enumeration • Ensure Supervisor Modules are uploaded on HHD’s • Claims and Objections guidelines formats being finalized

14. Some Observation from Field 11 Enumerator do not use I Card, Appointment Letter, Lay Out Map, update AHL, carry blank schedule and Stickers are not available Entry in the household is abrupt with no proper introduction DEO’s Asks questions and enter Data and Enumerators are Bystanders Enumerators not noting observations Many times respondents stand and the team sits comfortably Locating household properly if two same name appear in AHL

15. Some Observation from Field Sometimes Sex of the person has been wrong in earlier data Some information like mother’s name, father’s name is incorrect sometimes – but that can’t be corrected – so enumerators should note it separately Questions related to disability, caste, religion are asked in ‘bulk’ and not about individual members as is expected. Separation/Divorce – local words not used properly PTG – understanding of the term Manual Scavenger = Open Defecation? Legally Released Bonded Labor = Contractual annual labor?