OBC

Other Backward Class is a classification among castes that are educationally, socially or economically backward.

Percentage of Reservation for OBCs in West Bengal

Governor is pleased hereby to increase the percentage of reservation for Other Backward Classes in West Bengal to 17% providing 10% reservation for Category-A and 7% for Category-B respectively.
Sub-Categorisation of Other Backward Classes List in West Bengal

Governor is pleased hereby to sub-categorise being ‘Category-A’ and ‘Category-B’, wherein Category-A classes would mean ‘More Backward’ and Category-B classes would mean ‘Backward’ within the “backward classes”.
Constitution of West Bengal SC, ST and OBC Development and Finance Corporation

Governor is pleased hereby to constitute, with immediate effect, the West Bengal Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes Development and Finance Corporation, with the following members for carrying out the functions.
West Bengal Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes Development and Finance Corporation Act, 2017

An Act to establish a Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes Development and Finance Corporation in West Bengal.
West Bengal Hindu Social Disabilities Removal Act, 1948

An Act to provide for the removal of certain social disabilities suffered by some sections of Hindus.
West Bengal Backward Classes Development and Finance Corporation Act, 1995

An Act to establish a Backward Classes Development and Finance Corporation in West Bengal published vide No. 1968-L dated 10.10.1995.
Constitution of West Bengal Commission for Backward Classes

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.
Cultural Committee of Backward Classes Welfare Department

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.
Amendment of Other Backward Classes List in West Bengal

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.
List of Other Backward Classes in West Bengal

Government has decided to categorise the backward classes into two categories depending on their relative backwardness and make separate provisions for reservation in services and posts