Caste census report recommends 51 per cent quota for backward classes in Karnataka
The Karnataka caste census report has recommended increasing reservation for Backward Communities from 32% to 51%, citing their 70% population share. The report suggests extending this 51% reservation to educational institutions, drawing parallels with Tamil Nadu and Jharkhand's higher reservation percentages. The survey, initiated in 2015 and completed in February 2024, puts the total OBC population at 4,16,30,153.
The Karnataka caste census report has recommended increasing reservation for Backward Communities from 32% to 51%, citing their 70% population share. The report suggests extending this 51% reservation to educational institutions, drawing parallels with Tamil Nadu and Jharkhand's higher reservation percentages. The survey, initiated in 2015 and completed in February 2024, puts the total OBC population at 4,16,30,153.
