Commissions (Mandal Commission)

The Mandal Commission, established in 1979 in India, aimed to identify and recommend policies for the upliftment of socially and educationally backward classes (SEBCs). Its main finding was that around 52% of India's population belonged to these backward classes, leading to its recommendation for a 27% reservation of government jobs and educational institutions for them. This decision sparked widespread debate and protests, highlighting issues of social justice and affirmative action in India. The commission's work significantly influenced policies regarding caste-based reservations in India, aiming to promote equality and representation in a diverse society.