West Bengal Cabinet Approves Addition of 76 Castes to OBC List and New Subdivision

The West Bengal cabinet has approved the addition of 76 new castes to the OBC list and the creation of a new subdivision in Murshidabad district. The new subdivision, Farakka, will be formed from four existing blocks. The cabinet has also approved the creation of 336 new posts and the reopening of the tender for the proposed Rs 25,000-crore Tajpur deep-sea port project.

The West Bengal cabinet has taken significant steps to address social and administrative concerns in the state. The cabinet has approved the addition of 76 new castes to the Other Backward Class (OBC) list, supplementing the existing 64 ethnic groups. This decision aims to provide greater representation and opportunities for these communities.

In a move to streamline administrative efficiency, the cabinet has also approved the creation of a new subdivision in Murshidabad district, named Farakka. This subdivision will be formed from four existing blocks: Farakka, Shamsherganj, Suti-1, and Suti-2. The decision to create Farakka subdivision was driven by the growing population and the challenges faced by the Jangipur subdivision in executing administrative work over a vast area [1].

To support the new subdivision, the cabinet has sanctioned 109 contract-based posts at various administrative levels. Additionally, the cabinet has approved the creation of 336 new posts and the reopening of the tender for the proposed Rs 25,000-crore Tajpur deep-sea port project. This project, which was previously put on hold, is expected to boost the state's economic development and create new job opportunities [2].

These decisions reflect the state government's commitment to addressing social and economic challenges and improving the quality of life for its citizens. The approval of new castes to the OBC list and the creation of the Farakka subdivision are part of a broader effort to ensure equitable development and efficient governance in West Bengal.

References:
[1] https://m.economictimes.com/news/india/bengal-cabinet-nod-for-revision-of-obc-list-inclusion-of-new-castes/articleshow/121579811.cms
[2] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/bengal-cabinet-nod-for-revision-of-obc-list-inclusion-of-new-castes/articleshow/121579811.cms