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Telangana to Implement SC Sub-Categorization for Equitable Reservation

A one-member Judicial Commission led by retired High Court judge Justice Shameem Akhtar has recommended the sub-classification of Scheduled Castes (SCs) in Telangana into three categories to ensure fair implementation of the 15% reservation quota. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy tabled the report in the Assembly during a special session on Tuesday.


As per the commission's report, 59 SC communities have been divided into three groups. Group I includes 15 of the most socially, economically, and educationally backward communities, constituting 3.288% of the SC population, with a recommended 1% reservation. Group II, comprising 18 moderately benefitted SC communities (62.74% of the total SC population), has been allocated 9% reservation. Group III consists of 26 communities that have largely benefitted from reservations, making up 33.963% of the SC population, with a recommended 5% reservation.

The Madiga community, whose leader Manda Krishna Madiga has long advocated for SC sub-categorization, falls under Group II, constituting 61.967% of the total SC population. The Malas and Mala Ayawaru communities, making up 29.265% of the SC population, are included in Group III.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy emphasized that the movement for SC sub-categorization has been ongoing for three decades. He highlighted that Congress has always worked for Dalit empowerment and expressed satisfaction in implementing the decision. The Judicial Commission submitted its report to the Cabinet Sub-Committee on Monday, which was subsequently approved before being tabled in the Assembly.

The Supreme Court’s August 1 judgment supported sub-categorization within SCs. Telangana is set to be the first state to implement this landmark decision.

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