Haryana CM Saini's Major Boost for OBC Community Ahead of Polls

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced an increase in the annual income limit for the OBC creamy layer from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 8 lakh. Additionally, reservations for backward classes in Group-A and Group-B posts will rise to 27%. These moves are aimed at boosting employment and welfare of the OBC community.

In a move poised to significantly benefit the OBC community, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced an increase in the annual income limit for the creamy layer from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 8 lakh. The announcement was made during the 'OBC Morcha Sarv Samaj Samrasta Sammelan' in Gurugram.

This policy shift comes ahead of the Haryana Assembly polls scheduled for October. The new income threshold is designed to enhance employment opportunities for the OBC category in state government jobs. 'With the primary goal of ensuring welfare for the OBC community, our government is committed to providing substantial benefits to the youth in government jobs,' the Chief Minister stated officially.

Chief Minister Saini went on to reveal that reservation for the backward classes in Group-A and Group-B positions would also be increased from 15 percent to 27 percent, aligning with the Central government's policy. Furthermore, the state government plans a special recruitment drive to address the backlog of OBC vacancies in these categories. Saini highlighted the government's educational and skill development initiatives for OBC children, emphasizing scholarships ranging from Rs 12,000 to Rs 20,000 to ensure quality education. The CM also reaffirmed the government's commitment to OBC welfare over the past decade.

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