Question: In the recently amendments to the central list of other backward classes (OBCs) how many communities are included in eight states?
(a) 25
(b) 28
(c) 37
(d) 30
Ans: (b)
Related facts:
- On 30 November 2006 the Union Cabinet has given its approval to notify inclusion and amendments in the Central List of Other Backward Classes (OBC).
- It was notified in respect of the eight states of Assam, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand.
- The union cabinet approved amendments to the central list of other backward classes (OBCs) to include 28 communities in eight states.
- On the recommendation of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC), a total of 2479 entries for inclusion, including its synonyms, sub-castes, etc. in the Central List of Other Backward Classes have been notified in 25 states and s Union Territories.
- The changes will enable the persons belonging to these castes/ communities to avail the benefits of reservation in Government services and posts as well as in Central Educational Institutions as per the existing policy.
- They will also become eligible for benefit under the various welfare schemes, scholarships etc. being administered by the Central Government, which are at present available to the persons belonging to the Other Backward Classes.
Reference:
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/govt-approves-inclusion-of-15-new-castes-in-central-obc-list/
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/govt-approves-inclusion-of-15-new-castes-in-central-obc-list/story-tG6VzsW0sqSa2fDtPsohPP.html
http://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/cabinet-approves-inclusionamendments-in-the-central-list-of-other-backward-classes-notified-in-respect-of-some-states/