Commission to Examine Sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes

Rationale

• In 2015, the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) had recommended that OBCs should be categorised into extremely backward classes, more backward classes and backward classes.
• Rohini Commission is constituted under Article 340 of the Indian Constitution to check on the issue of Sub-categorization within Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the Central List.

Terms of Reference/Mandate

• To examine the extent of inequitable distribution of benefits of reservation among the castes or communities included in the broad category of OBCs with reference to ....