Efforts underway for third Devadasi survey in Karnataka, urging government to conduct door-to-door survey without age limit.
As preparations are under way for the third survey of Devadasis in Karnataka, the community members have urged the State government to conduct the door-to door survey without fixing any age limit to identify the Devadasis — now concentrated mostly in 15 northern districts.
The Bengaluru-based National Law School of India University (NLSIU), which is spearheading efforts to bring a new legislation for Devadasis, has also petitioned Chief Minister Siddaramaiah against any age limit.
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Ongoing Statewide Socio and Educational Survey in Karnataka covers 5.7 crore people.
