Indian government reports meeting workforce quotas for SCs and STs, with initiatives to boost OBC hiring.
The Indian government reported to the Rajya Sabha that the workforce representation of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) meets the set quotas at 5.47 lakh and 2.82 lakh employees respectively, as of January 1, 2024. Additionally, there are 8.55 lakh employees from Other Backward Classes (OBCs). The government has taken steps to fill backlog vacancies and improve timely recruitment through initiatives like the 'Rozgar Mela.'
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