Economically Backward Classes

The Central Government had set up a Commission for the Economically Backward Classes in January, 2004. The Commission was reconstituted with the approval of the Cabinet vide Resolution dated 03.03.2005. The revised terms of reference of the Commission were as follows:

• To elicit the views of State Governments/UTs and other Commissions on the subject;
• To suggest criteria for identification of economically backward classes;
• To recommend the welfare measures and quantum of reservation in education and government employment to the extent as appropriate; and
• To suggest the necessary constitutional, legal and administrative modalities as required for the implementation of their recommendations.

The Commission for the Economically Backward Classes submitted its Report to the Government on 22.7.2010. The Report of the Commission is under consideration of the Government at present.