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The Government has notified the latest extension of the Commission to examine the issues of sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes, by six months, till 31^st July, 2020 vide a Gazette notification dated 27^th January, 2020. The following terms of reference was added to the existing terms of reference of the Commission, notified vide Order S.O.3210 (E) dated 2nd October 2017:

“To study the various Entries in the Central List of OBCs and recommend correction of any repetitions, ambiguities, inconsistencies and errors of spelling or transcription”.

This information was given by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.

March 18, 2020