Union Cabinet Upholds Lack of Creamy Layer in SC-ST Reservation

The Union Cabinet, led by Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, confirmed that there is no provision for a 'creamy layer' in reservations for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) as per the Constitution framed by B R Ambedkar. This reaffirmation follows a recent Supreme Court judgment suggesting amendments.

The Union Cabinet declared on Friday that the Constitution, as framed by B R Ambedkar, contains no provision for a 'creamy layer' in the reservations for SCs and STs.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw briefed reporters on the Cabinet’s discussion following a recent Supreme Court judgment that proposed certain changes to SC-ST reservations.

He emphasized that the NDA government remains committed to Constitutional provisions, reaffirming that SC-ST reservations must adhere to the original Constitutional guidelines.

Vaishnaw noted that this stance is a well-considered decision of the entire Cabinet.