Committed to Constitution, no provision for creamy layers in SC/ST quota: Union Cabinet
creamy layer in the reservation for SCs and STs in the Constitution given by B R Ambedkar. The Union Cabinet, at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, held a detailed discussion on the Supreme Court judgement on the sub-categorisation of reservation for SCs and STs as granted in the Constitution.
«It is the well thought view of the Union Cabinet that the NDA government is firmly committed to the provisions in the Constitution given by Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar,» Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told reporters here.
He said there was a detailed discussion in the Union Cabinet meeting on a recent Supreme Court judgement that made certain suggestions on the reservation for the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST).
«According to the Constitution given by B R Ambedkar, there is no provision for a creamy layer in the SC-ST reservation,» Vaishnaw said.
He asserted that the provision for SC-ST reservation should be in accordance with the Constitution.
Asked whether the issue was raised by the minister for social justice and empowerment or the prime minister, Vaishnaw said it is the well-thought-out view of the Cabinet.
«I have told you about the discussion that took place in the cabinet meeting,» Vaishnaw said to questions on whether any legislative changes were being planned on the issue.
Earlier on Friday, a delegation of SC and ST MPs met Prime Minister Modi and discussed the issue of SC/ST reservation and the Supreme Court judgement.
After the meeting, Modi said on X,
