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The Karnataka Backward Class Commission also suggested to increase the OBC reserve from 32% to 51%. The recommendations have been made based on the socioeconomic survey, popular known as the ‘caste census’, carried out by the State in 2015.
Report extracts show that the scheduled caste communities (SC) and programmed tribe (ST), 1.52 million rupees, represent 25% of the state population. Among the OBC, Muslims, with a population or 75.25 Lakh, are the largest group. (Representational/getty)
The Karnataka Backward Class Commission has recommended duplicating the reserve for Muslims from 4% to 8% in the state. It has also suggested to increase the reserve for other backward classes (OBC) from 32% to 51%. The recommendations have been made based on the socioeconomic survey, popular known as the “caste census”, carried out by the State in 2015.
CNN-NEWS18 has accessed the report of the Karnataka socioeconomic survey and the recommendations of the backward classes commission.
The survey nails the Muslim population in 18.08% in Karnataka. The general population of OBC, including Muslims, is linked to 69.60%.
“It has been decided to recommend the reserve for the back classes from 32% to 51%. In addition, the creamy layer in the backward classes can also be accommodated in the general category. Being back must be Rostataka and Carnataka and Carnataka and Communataka its report.
Report extracts show that the scheduled caste communities (SC) and programmed tribe (ST), 1.52 million rupees, represent 25% of the state population. Among the OBC, Muslims, with a population or 75.25 Lakh, are the largest group.
The Commission has recommended breaking the 50%reserve roof, arguing that the Supreme Court ruling in the Indra Sawhney case is not operational, with the ceiling already raped. The report stands out to Tamil Nadu (69%) and Jharkhand (77%) that have already crossed the 50%reserve limit.
Propose reservation by class commission backward
OBC: From 32% to 51% (including 8% to Muslims in category 2b of 4% existing)
SC-ST: 24% (status quo)
EWS: 10% (status quo)
A special cabinet meeting on April 17 will discuss the report of the caste survey and the road map for implementation.
