BCWD

Backward Classes Welfare (Anagrasar Kalyan) Department works for social, economic and cultural development of the people belonging to SC, ST, OBC in West Bengal.

Online Receipt of Scholarship Application from SC/ST/OBC

BCW Department is introducing on-line receipt of application for centrally assisted scholarship schemes for SC/ST/OBC students from 2013-14 financial year.

Technical Vetting of Schemes under B.C.W. Department

Each scheme with estimated cost up to Rs. 3,50,000/- for General work will require technical vetting by Sub-Assistant Engineer of this department or any Technical Officer of same rank.

West Bengal Backward Classes (Other than Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) (Reservation of Vacancies in Services and Posts) Act, 2012

An Act to provide for the reservation of vacancies in services and posts for the Backward Classes of citizens other than the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

Ambedkar Centre for Excellence

Ambedkar Centre for Excellence to disseminate the benefits to the SC, ST and OBC Communities at the State level unit at Kolkata, West Bengal.

Grievance Cell for early Issuance of Caste Certificates

The Grievance Cell will meet the queries and clarifications for early issuance of caste certificates to the applicants who are willing to file nominations in the ensuing General Election to Panchayats.

Amendment of State Other Backward Classes List

WHEREAS by Backward Classes Welfare department’s Notification No. 1673-BCW dated 11.05.2012, the Backward classes were specified and categorized in the list below.

Mayel Lyang Lepcha Development Board

The aims and objects of the Board shall be to undertake all necessary activities for the protection, promotion and safeguarding of the Lepcha language, tradition and culture; to undertake activities to protect historical and culturally significant landmarks of the community;