Functions and Powers — Policy Changes

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
102nd Constitutional Amendment Act	2018	This amendment inserted Article 338A into the Constitution, granting constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes. The amendment transformed the NCBC from a statutory body established under the NCBC Act, 1993, to a constitutional institution with enhanced powers and independence.	The constitutional elevation significantly enhanced the NCBC's institutional authority, independence from executive interference, and legitimacy in policy formulation. It established the Commission's structure, appointment procedures, and basic functions while empowering Parliament to define detailed operational mechanisms through legislation.