NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave ex post facto approval to the revised Office Memorandum (OM) pertaining to the Cabinet note on “Amendment of Constitution to provide for reservation for Economically Weaker Sections”.
The OM was approved by the Cabinet on January 8.
“The approval will promote social equity by providing opportunities in higher education and employment to those who have been excluded by virtue of their economic status,” an official statement said.
The constitutional provision to provide 10 per cent reservation in Government jobs and education to economically backward section in the general category had come into force on February4, a Government notification said. (AGENCIES)
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