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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 Eleventh Five Year Plan

The Eleventh Plan contained ambitious targets for enhancing public spending, encouraging private initiative and initiating the long overdue...

 December 7, 2022

Technical Education

The Eleventh Plan envisages that intake of technical education institutions grows at 15 per cent annually, to meet...

 December 7, 2022

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

SSA launched in 2001-02 is implemented in partnership with the States and is the main vehicle for providing...

 December 7, 2022

Education

Introduction Education is the most important instrument for social and economic development of a nation. A well-educated population,...

 December 7, 2022

Economic Empowerment

Accomplishment of 'Inclusive Growth' is also envisaged through economic empowerment of the SCs living in economic backwardness. Available...

 December 6, 2022

Scheduled Castes

As per 2011 Census, SCs accounted for 201.4 million (16.6 per cent); STs 104.3 million (8.6 per cent);...

 December 6, 2022

Inclusiveness through Employment Programmes

One of the most important interventions for fostering inclusion during Eleventh Plan was the MGNREGA. While its achievements...

 December 6, 2022

Poverty and Food Security

According to the data of the 66th round of the National Sample Survey (2009-10), the average dietary energy...

 December 6, 2022

Union Cabinet Extends OBC Sub-Categorisation Commission

The Union Cabinet recently approved a six-month extension, until 31st January 2021, to the commission appointed to examine...

 June 24, 2020

OBC Sub-categorisation Commission Seeks Third Extension for Crucial Quota Report Submission

The commission, established to assess the sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes (OBC), has asked for a third extension...

 August 3, 2018

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