Karnataka Cabinet Moves Forward with SC Internal Reservation Survey

The Karnataka Cabinet has accepted Justice H N Nagmohan Das Commission's interim report and decided to conduct a survey of Scheduled Castes for internal reservation purposes. The survey aims to slice up the 17% reservation among 101 scheduled castes. The commission's tenure will be extended by two months to complete the task.

The Karnataka Cabinet has taken a significant step by accepting the interim report submitted by the Justice H N Nagmohan Das Commission. The state will undertake a survey to reassess the internal reservation for Scheduled Castes, a decision aiming to refine the reservation matrix among the 101 scheduled castes.

Under mounting pressure from SC communities and political stakeholders, the government affirmed the necessity of empirical data to enact internal reservations effectively. The move is part of a strategy to address allegations that only a few sub-castes benefit from the existing entitlements.

Additional recommendations from the commission include conducting a fresh survey using advanced technology, preparing a new questionnaire, and forming a high-level committee to facilitate resource mobilization for this survey. The ultimate aim is to ensure that the internal reservation process is grounded in data-driven decisions, preventing legal challenges.

(With inputs from agencies.)