Sub-Categorisation of Other Backward Classes
The Justice Rohini Commission, which is looking at the possibilities of sub-categorisation within the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the Central list, has had its term extended by six months by the Union Cabinet.
The commission was constituted under article 340 of the constitution.
Constitutional Aspect
- The article 340 of the Indian Constitution lays down conditions for the appointment of a Commission to investigate the conditions of backward classes.
Need for Sub-categorization of OBCs
- Benefits of reservations have reached only limited sections as the Rohini commission highlighted that from about 2,633 central list OBCs, about 1900 castes have not proportionately benefitted. ....
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