Karnataka to conduct statewide survey of gender minorities, former Devadasi women

The 15 districts are Belagavi, Vijayapura, Bagalkot, Raichur, Koppal, Dharwad, Haveri, Gadag, Kalaburagi, Yadgir, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Shivamogga, Ballari, and Vijayanagara.

Both surveys, being conducted by the Karnataka State Women’s Development Corporation, will be launched on September 15 and completed within 45 working days, the release issued on Thursday said.

Preparatory work for conducting the survey has already been completed, it said.

To make the process easier, the government has developed two apps, as well as launched a helpline (1800 599 2025).
While the survey of gender minorities will be conducted at all taluk government hospitals and district government hospitals across the state, the re-survey of former Devadasi women will be conducted at the offices of the Taluk Child Development Project Officers in the 15 districts, the release said.

The officer-level staff of the Devadasi Rehabilitation Project Unit will conduct the survey of former Devadasi women, it said.

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