Social Justice & Welfare·Amendments
Sub-categorization of OBCs — Amendments
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Version 1Updated 5 Mar 2026
| Amendment | Year | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102nd Amendment | 2018 | Granted constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes under Article 338B, empowering it to examine requests for inclusion/exclusion of communities in OBC lists and advise on matters relating to socially and educationally backward classes. | Strengthened the institutional framework for OBC welfare and provided constitutional backing for policy decisions related to backward class identification and sub-categorization, enhancing the legitimacy of OBC-related policy interventions. |