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 Plan contained ambitious targets for enhancing public spending, encouraging private initiative and initiating the long overdue institutional and policy reforms. The Plan set a target of...
The Eleventh Plan envisages that intake of technical education institutions grows at 15 per cent annually, to meet the skilled human resource needs of the growing economy. The...
SSA launched in 2001-02 is implemented in partnership with the States and is the main vehicle for providing elementary education to all children in the 6-14 age-group: Objectives...
Introduction Education is the most important instrument for social and economic development of a nation. A well-educated population, equipped with the relevant knowledge, attitudes and skills is essential...
Accomplishment of 'Inclusive Growth' is also envisaged through economic empowerment of the SCs living in economic backwardness. Available data suggest that 36.8 per cent of rural SCs and...
As per 2011 Census, SCs accounted for 201.4 million (16.6 per cent); STs 104.3 million (8.6 per cent); Minorities 244.6 million (20.20 per cent); Persons with Disabilities 26.8...
One of the most important interventions for fostering inclusion during Eleventh Plan was the MGNREGA. While its achievements in ameliorating poverty and preventing acute distress during times of...
According to the data of the 66th round of the National Sample Survey (2009-10), the average dietary energy intake per person per day was 2147 Kcal for rural...
The Union Cabinet recently approved a six-month extension, until 31st January 2021, to the commission appointed to examine the sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes (OBCs). About the Commission...
The National Coal Gasification Mission is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Coal aimed at ensuring the sustainable utilization of India's abundant domestic coal reserves. The mission...
