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.

Constitution of West Bengal Commission for Backward Classes

OBC, SC, ST

Governor is pleased to re-constitute, the West Bengal Commission for Backward Classes, consisting of the following Members. The Chairman and every Member shall hold office for a term of three years from the date he or she assumes office.

De-Reserve the post of Anganwari Worker and Anganwari Helper

Recruitment

A large number of vacancies in the posts of Anganwari Worker and Anganwari Helper are lying vacant due to non-availability of qualified SC/ST/BC-A/BC-B category candidates.

Issuing Caste Certificate to Adopted Children of OBC Category

Adoption, Caste Certificate

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.

Producing Caste Identification Certificate while in UR Service

Caste Certificate

The caste status of an incumbent will be considered on and from the date on which he/she officially produces the caste identification certificate before the appointing authority.

Cultural Committee of Backward Classes Welfare Department

OBC

Governor is pleased to constitute a new cultural committee for organizing cultural activities viz. Jhumur, Gambhira, Baul, Bhatiyali, Kabi-Gan, Puppetry, Chhau, Sarigan, Bachhari Baich (traditional boat race), Woodcrafts, Kantha Silpa etc.

Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for Higher Studies, 2014-15

Scholarship

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.

Amendment of Other Backward Classes List in West Bengal

OBC

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

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