SEBC Commission: Odisha’s move goes beyond technicalities of OBC reservation
The SEBC Commission approved Odisha's plan to broaden OBC reservation beyond procedural formalities, allowing the SEBC community to be accurately represented in rural and urban self‑governance bodies. Former Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the move will better reflect SEBC population figures, representation and concerns in local institutions. The decision follows a review of SEBC data and aims to address long‑standing under‑representation.