Backward Classes Welfare (Anagrasar Kalyan) Department works for social, economic and cultural development of the people belonging to SC, ST, OBC in West Bengal.
The reservation norms shall apply on and from the Academic Session 2014-15 to all Universities, Government colleges, colleges and other institutions receiving aid from the State Government.
The Committee shall meet at least twice in a calendar year to review the implementation of the provision of the SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.
AADHAR card needs to be treated as valid document in regard to proof of identity and local residence for the purpose of issuance of caste certificates.
The procedure of issuing Caste Certificates to the adopted sons and daughters of different persons belonging to SC/ST category can be applied mutatis mutandis in case of granting of OBC Certificates.
The post will be filled up by an officer in the pay scale of Rs. 12000 – 18,000/- under W.B.S. (ROPA) Rules, 1998 corresponding to the revised Pay Band 4B of Rs. 28,000 – 52,000/- with Grade Pay of Rs. 7600/- of WBS (ROPA) Rules, 2009.
Hiring of 100 Data Entry Operators under Backward Classes Welfare Department through agency for a period of one year at a hiring charge not exceeding Rs. 11,000/- per month.
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.
In terms of Rule 7A of the West Bengal Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Identification) Rules, 1995, the Backward Classes welfare Officer, Kolkata will act as recommending authority in respect of the issuance of Caste certificates for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes in Kolkata.
An Act to provide for the removal of certain social disabilities suffered by some sections of Hindus.
Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship, 2014-15 is to increase opportunities for the students of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) for pursuing higher education leading to their acquiring degrees such as M.Phil. and Ph.D.