Telangana Government Study on Scheduled Castes Sub-classification

The Telangana government has launched a new project for the subclassification of Scheduled Castes (SCs) within the state and to look into implementing it for providing quota benefits. This is being done to ensure that the different categories in SCs get a fair share of the benefits from the government. The government constituted a special committee to conduct this research, headed by retired Justice Shameem Akhtar. This is based on recommendations of a Cabinet sub-committee that considered methods of implementing the reservation policy so as to ensure equitable distribution of benefits among all SC sub-categories.

The Formation and The Objectives of the Commission of Inquiry

• Set up under the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952
• Justice Shameem Akhtar presiding.
• 60 days — the inquiry must be completed within this time.

Objectives of the Commission

• Performs sub-classification of SCs so that it is fair.
• Clusters similar subcastes and put together on scientific information.
• Census relevant for achieving accurate groupings.

Original sentence: Empirical Research and Analysis

• Compares backwardness among various SC sub-groups.
• Explores lack of representation among state jobs and schools.
• Examines socio-economic, political and educational opportunities.

Suggested Approach and Execution

• Recommends one or more sub-classifications.
• It recommends a balanced distribution of reservation policies.