Demands of SC, ST, OBCs projected

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 24:  All India Confederation of SC/ST/OBC, J&K Branch today projected their demands and urged the Government to consider them positively.
Speaking on the occasion, secretary, of the Association, Om Raj Bhall, said that the Association supports the genuine demands of the downtrodden strata of the Society which includes reservation for SC, ST and OBCs in State Government jobs and Public Sector jobs, implementation of 27% reservation to State OBCs, and stopping diversion of funds under Component Plan meant for SC, ST and OBCs.
The Association also demanded implementation of SRO-110 of J&K Government, 85th Parliament Amendment and maintaining Roster Point Seniority for senior level posts of KAS officers, Engineers, Senior Lecturers and other equivalent posts.
Besides, the Association highlighted the demand of providing 8% and 10% reservation to SC and ST candidates respectively, in admission in PG Medical Courses.
It also impressed upon the Government to provide admission to SC, ST and OBC candidates in all educational institutions without charging any admission fees refundable in the shape of scholarship, abolish marks criteria and increase the income slab.