Chhattisgarh increases SC, OBC quota in state jobs and education

OBCs were getting 14% and SCs were provided 12% reservation while Scheduled Tribes had 32% quota in educational institutions and government jobs till now.

Published on: Aug 15, 2019, 15:09:52 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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The Congress-led Chhattisgarh government on Thursday announced it will increase reservation for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Other backward Classes (OBC) in education and jobs.

Political commentators believe the increase in the reservation for SC and OBC will help Baghel boost his narrative of ‘regional politics’ in the state. (HT Photo)

OBCs were getting 14% and SCs were provided 12% reservation while Scheduled Tribes had 32% quota in educational institutions and government jobs till now.

“Now, a 27% reservation will be provided to the Other Backward Classes (OBCs), 13% to the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and 32% to the Scheduled Tribes (STs),” chief minister Bhupesh Baghel said while speaking during an Independence Day event in Raipur.

Political commentators believe the increase in the reservation for SC and OBC will help Baghel boost his narrative of ‘regional politics’ in the state.

“To fight the nationalistic slogan of the BJP, Baghel has started regional politics and Chhattisgarh pride politics. This increase of reservation will help to consolidate the narrative of regional politics,” Chhattisgarh-based political commentator Ashok Tomar said.

Baghel also announced that an elephant reserve would be set in the state.

“The state has witnessed the loss of life and property due to the movement of elephants. One of the key reasons for the menace is that elephants are facing threats to their habitat. In view of this, we will set up the ‘Lemru Elephant Reserve’,” he said.

The chief minister also talked about the creation of a new district -- Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi -- out of Bilaspur, which has taken the total number of districts in the state to 28.

The government, he said, will also launch a ‘Suposhan Abhiyan’, to fight malnutrition, across the state on October 2.

The CM also said assistance of Rs 10,000 per month will be provided to ‘gowthan’ (cow shelter) committees to provide an honorarium to herdsman and other facilities at the cow shelters.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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