Odisha forms Justice Pramath Patnaik-led commission to study SEBC representation before next year's polls
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Vulnerable sections (SC/ST, minorities, disabled, elderly, children)· Prelims + Mains·
Social justice and inclusive governance: a GS2 case study on proportional representation in local bodies.
Why in news
The Odisha government constituted a commission led by Justice Pramath Patnaik to study the representation of socially and educationally backward classes (SEBCs) in local self-government institutions.
Background
The commission includes Justice Pramath Patnaik, Bijay Kumar Prusty, and Sujata Mishra. It aims to assess numerical strength and political backwardness of SEBCs before next year's polls. The previous Biju Janata Dal government estimated the OBC population at 1.95 crore.
Facts for Prelims
- PostJustice Pramath Patnaik: Chairperson of the commission to study SEBC representation in Odisha
- Fact1.95 crore: OBC population estimate by the previous Biju Janata Dal government in Odisha
- PlaceOdisha: State government forming the commission for local self-government institutions
Prelims practice question
With reference to the commission formed by the Odisha government, consider the following statements:
- The previous Biju Janata Dal government estimated the OBC population at 2.5 crore.
- The commission aims to assess numerical strength and political backwardness before next year's polls.
- The commission is led by Justice Pramath Patnaik to study SEBC representation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)2 only
- (c)1 and 2 only
- (d)2 and 3 only
Show answer
Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The previous government estimated the OBC population at 1.95 crore.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of ensuring proportional representation for socially and educationally backward classes in local self-government institutions to achieve inclusive governance.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data integrity: Challenges in accurately quantifying political backwardness and numerical strength of SEBCs
- Inclusion gap: Ensuring local self-government bodies reflect the demographic diversity of the state population
Keywords: proportional representation · social justice · inclusive governance · political backwardness · local self-government
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