Sabooj Sathi – Bi-Cycle Distribution Scheme
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee flagged off a unique scheme Sabooj Sathi from Jangalmahal in 2015. Under this scheme students studying between Class IX and XII got cycles for commuting to schools.
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.
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Apply for Amended OBC Certificate for new Categorization
OBC certificate holder is required to apply for the amended certificate in plain paper along with original OBC certificate and attested documentary proof in support of non-creamy layer status.
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Competent Authority to Issue SC/ ST Certificates in West Bengal
Deputy Director, Backward Classes Welfare, West Bengal and Commissioner, Backward Classes Welfare, West Bengal in case of candidates claiming to be Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe residing in any part of West Bengal.
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Other Backward Classes of West Bengal
State Government has conducted sample survey to ascertain the relative backwardness of the classes included in the lists of other backward classes of West Bengal.
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West Bengal Rajbanshi Development and Cultural Board
The aims and objects of the West Bengal Rajbanshi Development and Cultural Board is to preserve, promote and safeguard folk art, folk music, folk dance and folk culture of the Rajbanshi community.
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Prevention of Atrocities – Guidelines to Police Officers
Certain measures to be taken by the Police Officers, who directly or indirectly deal with the incidents of atrocities or practice of untouchability in their respective jurisdiction.
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Stipulated Time Limit for Issuance of Caste Certificates
Stipulated time limit of providing the service of Issuance of Caste Certificates to SC/ST/OBC is 4 (four) weeks from the date of submission of application.
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Reservation of Vacancies in Services and Posts
There shall be reservation of 22% for members of Scheduled Caste, 6% for members of Scheduled Tribe. There is no reservation for Backward Class candidate for promotion.
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Issuing Authority of Caste Certificates in KMC Area
Caste Certificates in respect of Kolkata may be issued by the District Welfare Officer, Kolkata and ex-officio Joint Director, Backward Classes Welfare.
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Introduction of Digitally Signed Caste Certificates through e-Signature
Governor is pleased to introduce digitally signed Caste Certificates through e-signature in respect of issuing authorities in rest of the Sub-divisions of West Bengal.