Other Backward Class (OBC)

Timelines

03 May 2018

3 categories for UP's OBC quota, minister calls it 'Brahmastra'

Considering the caste based challenges posed by the SP-BSP alliance, the UP government aims to distribute 82 OBC groups into 3 categories.

30 Apr 2018

According to Gujarat speaker, BR Ambedkar, PM Modi are Brahmins

Adding to the list of controversial statements made by BJP leaders recently, Gujarat speaker Rajendra Trivedi said Dalit icon BR Ambedkar was a Brahmin.

07 Dec 2017

Gujarat polls: Centre unveils Rs. 8,500cr export sops

Ahead of Gujarat polls, Congress has mobilized its alliance with Patidars and Dalits, promised sops for farmers and enticed small traders who are upset about GST.

31 Oct 2017

Javadekar announces additional OBC quota for National Talent Search Examination

The National Talent Search Examination Stage-II conducted by NCERT will feature reservations for students belonging to the other backward classes (OBC), Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar has announced.

24 Aug 2017

OBCs to be sub-divided for better allotment of quota quantum

The government is examining formation of a commission to decide on sub-categorization of OBCs. After its constitution, it will have 12 weeks to submit a report.

23 Aug 2017

Creamy layer ceiling raised from Rs. 6LPA to Rs. 8LPA

The government has hiked the ceiling for the creamy layer by Rs. 2 lakh, from Rs. 6 lakh per annum to Rs. 8 lakh per annum for central government jobs, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said.