Approval of Formation of Sub-Committee to Suggest Reservation Percentage for ST, SC and Backward Classes | 22 Aug 2022

Why In News?

  • On August 20 , 2022, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren gave his approval to the proposal to constitute a sub-committee to discuss and suggest the percentage of reservation for ST, SC, Extremely Backward Classes (SC-1) and Backward Classes (SC-2) in the state.

Key Points

  • A Jharkhand government spokesperson said the present government is considering increasing the reservation limit in the state. A sub-committee will be formed for this.
  • This high-level sub-committee will give its suggestion to the state government after considering every point regarding increasing the reservation limit for ST, SC and Backward Classes in Jharkhand.