Key Features of the Survey:

• Survey Date: Conducted on a single day, August 19, 2014, to ensure objectivity and prevent duplication.
• Government Involvement: The entire government machinery at the field level was deployed for the survey. Nearly 4 lakh government employees, including police personnel, were involved in the data collection process.
• Survey Format: The survey utilized a simple yet effective format, making it unique compared to other surveys conducted so far.
• Voluntary Participation: Information was collected on a voluntary basis to avoid litigation, as there were concerns about privacy (with writ petitions pending on privacy issues).
• Legal Framework: The survey was not notified under the Collection of Statistics Act, 2008, which mandates disclosure, thereby ensuring that participation was voluntary.
• Comprehensive Data Collection: Information was collected across 8 broad areas covering 94 items, making it a comprehensive exercise.

Coverage of Administrative Divisions:

• Total Number of Districts Covered: Initially, 10 districts were covered, which have since been reorganized into 33 districts.
• Total Number of Mandals Covered: 464 mandals were surveyed, now increased to 589 mandals.
• Total Number of Municipalities Covered: 57 municipalities were included in the survey, now expanded to 136 municipalities.
• Total Number of Municipal Corporations Covered: 6 municipal corporations were part of the survey.

Survey Details:

• Total Households Surveyed:03 crore households were covered during the survey.
• Total Enumerators Deployed: 385,892 enumerators were involved in collecting the data.
• Total Number of Computers and Data Entry Operators Deployed: 25,000 computers and data entry operators were utilized to process the collected data
• The demographic indicators reflect significant trends of declining birth and mortality rates, improved child survival rates, reduced fertility, and increased life expectancy over the years. These changes suggest a demographic transition towards a more stable and aging population, likely influenced by advancements in healthcare, better living conditions, and socioeconomic development.

Immediate Benefits of the Survey:

Identification of Eligible Beneficiaries for Welfare Programs:

• Food Security Cards: The survey data was used to identify households eligible for food security benefits.
• Rythu Bheema: Farmers were identified for the Rythu Bheema insurance scheme.
• Aasara Pensions: Eligible beneficiaries for Aasara Pensions, which support the elderly, disabled, and other vulnerable groups, were identified.
• Financial Assistance to Beedi Workers: The survey helped identify beedi workers who were eligible for financial assistance.
• Scholarships: Students eligible for various scholarship programs were identified using the survey data.
• 2BHK Housing Scheme: The survey data was crucial in selecting beneficiaries for the 2BHK housing scheme aimed at providing affordable housing.
• Individual Sanitary Latrines: The data was used to identify households that needed support in building sanitary latrines.

Support for Government Commissions and Initiatives:

• ST and BC Commissions: The survey provided a valuable database for the Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Backward Classes (BC) Commissions of the state.
• Integrated People Information Hub (IPIH) – Citizen 360: The data was integrated into the IPIH, which is a comprehensive citizen database used for various governance purposes.

Administrative Uses:

• Database for District Reorganization: The data was utilized in the district reorganization exercise, helping to redraw administrative boundaries based on socio-economic factors.
• Assessment of Demonetization Impact: The survey’s bank and postal account details were used to assess the impact of demonetization.

Support for Community-Based Schemes:

• The survey data supported the implementation of community-based schemes such as sheep distribution, fisheries programs, assistance for artisans, and pensions for single women.