Odisha govt. forms panel to study SEBC political backwardness
The Odisha government has established a commission to study the political backwardness and representation of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBCs) in local government. The findings will inform future policy decisions ahead of upcoming panchayat and urban body elections.
Why it matters
This initiative is a significant step in addressing social equity and political representation for marginalized groups within India's local governance framework.
The Odisha government on Wednesday constituted a commission to study the numerical strength, political representation and extent of political backwardness among the socially and educationally backward classes (SEBCs) in local self-government institutions.
The commission will be headed by retired Odisha High Court judge Justice Pramath Patnaik, according to a notification issued by the ST and SC Development, Minorities and Backward Classes Welfare Department.
Retired IAS officer Bijay Kumar Prusty will serve as a member of the commission and Sujata Mishra, Special Secretary in the department, will be the member-secretary of the panel, the notification stated.
The decision assumes significance as both panchayat and urban local body polls are scheduled to be held next year.
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