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 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 aims and objects of the Board shall be to preserve, promote and safeguard the traditional folk art, folk music, folk dances and folk culture of the Kami community.
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.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week (barring public holidays) are kept earmarked in regard to ‘Office of the Commissioner for Reservation’ for Register of Appointment.
Last date for issuance of OBC certificates has been extended to 31st December, 2013. Fresh certificates on surrender of the original certificates by the holders or old certificates may be revalidated mentioning Category-A or Category-B.
Pursuant to Rule 17A in The Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Rules 1995, Sub-Division Level Vigilance and Monitoring Committee may be constituted.
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.
Governor is pleased to establish a Board by the name ‘The West Bengal Khambu Rai Development Board’ with its Head Office in Darjeeling, District Darjeeling, West Bengal.