Cabinet approves Justice Rohini Commission recommendations on OBC sub-categorization
September 2021
The Union Cabinet's approval of the Justice Rohini Commission's recommendations marked a watershed moment in India's reservation policy. The decision to implement sub-categorization of OBCs represents the government's acknowledgment of the inequitable distribution of benefits within the OBC category. This approval came after extensive deliberations and consultations with various stakeholders, including state governments and OBC organizations. The timing of this decision, coinciding with several state elections, highlighted the political significance of the issue.
UPSC Angle: Expected questions on policy implementation, federal consultation processes, and the intersection of social justice with electoral politics. Mains questions likely to focus on the challenges of implementing sub-categorization and its impact on social cohesion.