Assam to conduct survey of OBC communities soon: Minister Ashwini Ray Sarkar

Assam will soon undertake a comprehensive survey of communities included under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Ashwini Ray Sarkar has announced.

The minister said the survey will be carried out by the Assam Other Backward Classes Commission to gather updated data on OBC communities across the state.

According to Sarkar, the exercise aims to assess the socio-economic status and demographic profile of communities listed under the OBC category, which will help the government formulate more effective welfare and development policies.

The survey is expected to provide crucial information for planning targeted schemes and ensuring that benefits meant for backward communities reach the intended beneficiaries.

The minister said the process will begin shortly, with the Assam Other Backward Classes Commission entrusted with conducting the survey across the state.