Bengaluru: After months of dithering and political speculation, the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes, led by its Chairman K. Jayaprakash Hegde, finally submitted the Socio-Economic and Education Survey report, commonly called ‘caste census,’ to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in sealed boxes in Bengaluru on yesterday afternoon. Commission Chairman Jayaprakash Hegde and members met the Chief…
Backward Classes Commission Chief gets second term
November 26, 2023Bengaluru: The State Government has re-appointed K. Jayaprakash Hegde as the Chairman of the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes, extending his term until Jan. 31, 2024, or until the submission of the Socio-economic and Educational Survey (caste census), whichever occurs earlier. Originally set to expire on Nov. 26 (Sunday), the Government’s decision on Hegde’s…
Give Backward Class status to Kodavas: High Court to State Govt.
December 15, 2021Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court (HC) has directed the State Government to accept the recommendation given by the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes in 2010, which recommended certain benefits of reservation be extended to Kodava community. It directed the Government to accept the recommendations made by the Commission to use words “Kodava,” “Kodavaru” instead…
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