*Hyderabad*: In a significant step toward conducting a comprehensive caste census, the Telangana government has commenced the data collection process, with Asha workers visiting households across the state. Residents have reported that Asha workers, who are spearheading the door-to-door effort, are placing stickers at each home to mark the households surveyed and are scheduling visits to collect detailed information.The census aims to gather detailed socio-economic data on various communities to aid in more targeted welfare measures. During the initial visit, the Asha workers inform households about the process and leave a sticker indicating that they will return in two days to collect additional details through a structured questionnaire.The Telangana caste census is expected to provide valuable data that will help the government formulate policies to address the needs of diverse communities. Authorities are urging citizens to cooperate with the process, emphasizing that the data collected will remain confidential and be used solely for policy development purposes.