Chhattisgarh to provide reservation on the basis of population as quota exceeds 100 per cent in tribal districts
Chhattisgarh government had earlier this year increased the reservation for the Scheduled Castes by one per cent to 13 per cent and by 13 per cent for the OBCs to 27 per cent, along with introducing 10 per cent quota for the EWS.
Chhattisgarh government has decided to give reservations in local appointments on the basis of the caste ratio in a district’s population. The decision taken by the state cabinet on Friday evening was an attempt to overcome the complexity presented by reservations exceeding 100 per cent in some tribal dominated districts.
Bhupesh Baghel government will apply reservations in district appointments on the basis of community ratio in population. (PTI Photo)
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“Because we have increased the reservation for OBC’s to 27 per cent and are also providing reservation to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), the total percentage of reservation is going above 100 percent in some districts, hence this decision was taken,” minister Mohammad Akbar told reporters.
The minister added that for appointment to the district cadres, reservations to Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, OBCs and EWS will be provided as per their population in respective districts.
The state government had earlier this year increased the reservation for the Scheduled Castes by one per cent to 13 per cent and by 13 per cent for the OBCs to 27 per cent, along with introducing 10 per cent quota for the EWS.
Bijapur, Sukma, Dantewada, Narayanpur and other districts with significant Tribal population are likely to be affected by the move.
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Chhattisgarh government also said it will continue procuring paddy at ₹2,500 per quintal. Procurement will be done from December 1 till February 15, said minister Amarjeet Bhagat after the cabinet meeting.
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Chhattisgarh government also said it will continue procuring paddy at ₹2,500 per quintal. Procurement will be done from December 1 till February 15, said minister Amarjeet Bhagat after the cabinet meeting.
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.
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