Rohini Panel Report on Sub-categorisation OBC
Source: Indian Express
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Overview
- News in Brief
- About the Rohini Panel Report
Why in News?
On July 31 long-awaited report of a panel established to look into the classification of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) was delivered to President Droupadi Murmu.
News in Brief
- The four-member panel, which is led by retired Delhi High Court Chief Justice Justice G Rohini, was constituted on October 2, 2017, and its term has been extended up to thirteen times.
- Those OBC groups with relatively excellent economic status and educational levels have been taking the benefits of reservations at the expense of the most underprivileged communities,
- This is according to complaints from relatively backward communities of OBCs.
- Many people think that the sub-grouping would result in a fair distribution of reserve advantages among the constituent groupings.
About the Rohini Panel Report
- Rohini Panel Report on Sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes (OBC) refers to the report submitted by the Justice G. Rohini Commission.
- The commission was tasked with examining the issue of sub-categorization within the OBC category in India.
- The OBC category in India includes various communities and groups that have historically been socially and economically disadvantaged.
- The purpose of sub-categorizing the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) is to classify these communities into smaller groups according to the degree of their disadvantages.
- By doing so, it becomes possible to provide them with suitable reservations and benefits that can address their specific needs.
Objectives of the Rohini Panel Report
- Identifying and Sub-categorizing OBCs: The commission’s primary task was to identify OBC communities that have not received adequate benefits from existing reservation policies and classify them into separate sub-groups based on their level of backwardness.
- Ensuring Equitable Representation: The sub-categorization was aimed at ensuring equitable representation and distribution of reservation benefits among OBC communities, as some groups were more advanced socially and economically compared to others.
- Enhancing Social Justice: The report aimed to enhance social justice by ensuring that the most marginalized OBC communities receive the intended benefits of reservation policies.
How the panel Studied the situation?
- The commission conducted a detailed study and analysis of various socio-economic parameters to identify the communities that needed further sub-categorization.
- The report included recommendations on implementing the sub-categorization and distributing reservation benefits effectively.
Need for sub-categorization of OBC
- It’s important to note that the sub-categorization of OBCs has been a subject of discussion and debate for many years.
- Several state governments and political parties have supported the idea, while others have expressed concerns about its implementation and potential implications.
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