Siddaramaiah announces 10-day leave for govt schools amid 'caste survey'

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday announced holiday from October 8 to 18 for government and aided schools to complete 'caste survey' in the state.

"Govt teachers involved in mid-term examination will be exempted from social and educational survey," CM Siddaramaiah said.

The survey, conducted by the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes, began on September 22 and was scheduled to conclude on Tuesday. However, it is likely to be extended until October 12 in parts of the state and October 24 in the Greater Bengaluru area.