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September 25, 2024

Congress MP Geniben Thakor demands splitting Gujarat’s OBC quota to address disparities benefiting only a few castes.

Congress MP Geniben Thakor has proposed splitting the 27 percent reservation quota for Other Backward Classes (OBC) in Gujarat to address inequality among castes. In her letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, she highlighted that only a few castes are benefiting from the current system, while many “extremely backward castes,” such as Thakor, Koli, and ...

September 17, 2024

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Caste inequality in India shapes economic prospects, prompting debates on focusing support for lower castes versus broader poverty alleviation.

Inequality in economies often stems from inherited advantages, not just wealth but also social status. In India, caste plays a significant role in shaping economic opportunities, particularly for those from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC), collectively known as lower castes. While affirmative actions aim to uplift these groups, there ...