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10% quota for poor among upper castes: Who all are eligible
The Union Cabinet on Monday approved a 10 per cent reservation for economically weaker sections of the society. The quota is for jobs for those belonging to the weaker sections among the upper caste. The reservation can also be availed for admission in higher educational institutions.
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- The Union Cabinet has approved 10 per cent reservation in jobs and educational institutions for the economically backward section in the general category
- This reservation will be over and above the existing 50 per cent reservation
NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Monday approved a 10 per cent reservation for economically weaker sections of the society. The quota is for jobs for those belonging to the weaker sections among the upper caste. The reservation can also be availed for admission in higher educational institutions.
Who all are eligible for the quota?
* People who earn less than Rs 8 lakh annually
* People who have agricultural land below five acres
* The residential plot should be below 100 yards in notified municipality
* The residential plot below 200 yards should be in a non-notified municipality area
The government is likely to bring constitutional amendment bill on quota in Parliament on Tuesday.
Who all are eligible for the quota?
* People who earn less than Rs 8 lakh annually
* People who have agricultural land below five acres
* For availing the quota, a residential house should be below 1000 sq ft
* The residential plot should be below 100 yards in notified municipality
* The residential plot below 200 yards should be in a non-notified municipality area
The government is likely to bring constitutional amendment bill on quota in Parliament on Tuesday.
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