SC/ST/OBC delegation
meets Tribal Affairs Minister
Submits memorandum of
demands
JAMMU, APRIL 01: All India Confederation of SC/ST/OBC
organisations, Jammu & Kashmir Unit,
today called on Minister for Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana and
submitted a memorandum of demands.
The memorandum delineated a series of critical demands
aimed at addressing the grievances faced by the tribal population in Jammu and
Kashmir.
It demanded restoration of reservation in promotions
as per the CAT and High Court judgment
dated 06.03.2025 that has cleared the way for reservation in promotions.
The delegation called for strict implementation of the
SC & ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, restoration of SC Roster Point as
per SRO-294, restoration of 5 year age relaxation for SC/ST candidates, filling
of backlog vacancies for SC/ST/OBCS.
Additionally, the memorandum emphasised maintenance of
Reservation Roster Register to ensure correct implementation of reservation
policies. The memorandum, while highlighting the plight of landless
underprivileged communities, also demanded prevention of State land allocation
to outsiders.
Another pressing issue raised was conduct of a caste-based
census to ensure proportionate allocation of reservations and resources. The
delegation raised the issue of a SC member post in J&K PSC lying vacant
since December 2022 and demanded fulfilling the same to safeguard the interests
of the tribal population.
The memorandum also raised timely disbursement of
SC/ST/OBC scholarships, restoration of the Old Pension Scheme for Employees
among other things.
Javed Rana gave a patient hearing to the delegation
and assured them that the government is abreast of their genuine demands and
their concerns would be taken up for appropriate action. He said that various
policies and programs have already been implemented aimed at fostering
inclusive growth for marginalized sections of society.