OBC stands for Other Backward Classes. This term is used in India to identify socially and educationally disadvantaged communities. The Indian Constitution provides for affirmative action to uplift these groups. OBCs benefit from reservations in education and government jobs. This policy aims to promote equality and social justice. The classification of OBCs varies by state and is subject to ongoing debate.
The Delhi government is preparing to reintroduce the Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana, a scheme that offers free coaching to aspirants pursuing medical, engineering, and civil services...
Under the Scholarships for Higher Education for Young Achievers Scheme (SHREYAS), a total of 1,628.89 crore rupees have been disbursed from 2014-15 to 2022-23, benefiting 21,326 beneficiaries. SHREYAS...
The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved the issuance of Kunbi caste certificates to members of the Maratha community residing in the Marathwada region. Kunbis, traditionally associated with agriculture, are...
Between 2020-21 and 2022-23, the Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalata Sampanna Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana, a Central Sector Scheme, has trained a total of 107,156 beneficiaries. The primary objective...
In recent years, the Indian government's approach towards minority education has undergone a notable shift, leading to the discontinuation of crucial educational schemes for religious minorities. The Ministry...
Prime Minister of India introduced the Vishwakarma Yojana, earmarking an initial Rs 13,000 - Rs 15,000 crore, to support traditional artisans and craftsmen like goldsmiths, ironsmiths, hairdressers, and...
A recent report by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law and Justice, led by Rajya Sabha MP, has highlighted a glaring issue within the Indian judicial system —...
The Justice G. Rohini Commission, which was constituted in 2017 to examine the sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes (OBC) groups, has finally submitted its much-anticipated report to the...
In an effort to empower underprivileged women and provide them with financial support, the Madhya Pradesh government launched the 'Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana'. This ambitious scheme, spearheaded by...
The Maharashtra government is currently grappling with the challenge of providing additional reservations to transgender individuals in education and public employment. The existing reservations for various communities in...
