OBC
Other Backward Class is a classification among castes that are educationally, socially or economically backward.
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.
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.
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.
An Act to establish a Backward Classes Development and Finance Corporation in West Bengal published vide No. 1968-L dated 10.10.1995.
An Act to provide for the removal of certain social disabilities suffered by some sections of Hindus.
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.
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.