Addition of More Castes to Central OBC List

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• NCBC is a statutory body that examines requests for inclusion of castes in Central OBC list.

• National Commission for Backward Classes(NCBC) is processing the request for the approval of about 80 more castes in six States

• Cabinet approves the additions and brings legislation, President notifies the change

• Article 16(4)

• Article 15(4)

• reservation of seats in educational institutions, financial assistance, scholarships, free housing etc.

• 105th Amendment to Constitution to re-affirm States’ right to maintain their own OBC lists

• 102nd Constitution Amendment Act, 2018 provides constitutional status

• examine complaints and welfare measures regarding socially and educationally backward classes.

• Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

• Two Backward Class Commissions were appointed in 1950s and 1970s under Kaka Kalelkar and B.P. Mandal respectively

• Indra Sawhney case of 1992, Supreme Court had directed the government to create a permanent body to entertain, examine and recommend the inclusion and exclusion of various Backward Classes for the purpose of benefits and protection

• 1993 and constituted the NCBC

• conditions of service and tenure of office of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members is determined by President

• Commission consists of five members including a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and three other Members appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.