OBC Category

The OBC category stands for "Other Backward Classes" in India. It includes communities that are socially and educationally disadvantaged but are not classified as Scheduled Castes (SC) or Scheduled Tribes (ST). The government provides certain reservations or quotas in education, employment, and political representation to help uplift these communities. This classification is part of India's affirmative action policies aimed at promoting equality and improving opportunities for marginalized groups in society. It recognizes the need to support communities that face barriers to advancement due to historical and systemic inequalities.