Andhra Pradesh Approves Sub-Categorisation of Scheduled Castes for Fairer Reservation
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approves sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes (SCs). |
| Approval Date | April 15, 2025 |
| Purpose | Ensure fairer distribution of reservation benefits based on backwardness among SC sub-castes. |
| Legal Basis | Enabled by Supreme Court's verdict allowing state-level classification of SCs. |
| Commission Setup | Commission formed on November 15, 2024, headed by Rajeev Ranjan Mishra (Retd. IAS). |
| Public Consultations | Conducted across 26 districts of Andhra Pradesh. |
| Legislative Approval | Unanimously adopted in both the Legislative Council and Assembly. |
| Key Focus | Address underrepresentation of certain SC sub-castes (e.g., Madigas). |
| Commission's Proposal | Divided 59 SCs into three categories based on backwardness: |
| Group 1: Most Backward | Includes Relli sub-group (e.g., Bavuri, Dandasi); Quota Allocation: 1.0%. |
| Group 2: Backward | Includes Madiga sub-groups (e.g., Madiga, Chamar); Quota Allocation: 6.5%. |
| Group 3: Less Backward | Includes Mala sub-groups (e.g., Mala, Adi Dravida); Quota Allocation: 7.5%. |
| Expected Benefits | Equitable distribution of benefits in education, government jobs, and politics. |