Section Overview
Consolidates and extends existing reservation monitoring mechanisms. Includes proposals for OBC quota enforcement, reservation in higher judiciary, caste census utilisation, and private sector incentives for hiring marginalised communities.
Summary Ratings
| Fiscal Pressure | Economic Benefit | Social Benefit | Implementation Risk |
| MEDIUM | MEDIUM | HIGH | MEDIUM |
Proposal-by-Proposal Analysis
The table below provides fiscal cost estimates and impact ratings for the principal proposals in this section.
| Key Proposal | Fiscal Cost Estimate | Economic Benefit | Social Benefit |
| Full implementation of 27% OBC reservation in Central institutions (advocacy) | No state fiscal cost. Requires Union Government action. | LOW | HIGH |
| Scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/MBC students – enhanced | Current state scholarship outlay ~₹1,200 cr/yr. Enhanced by estimated ₹300–400 cr/yr (assuming 15% increase in rates and coverage). | MEDIUM | HIGH |
| Caste census data to determine proportional representation | Census conducted by Centre; state data-processing cost ~₹20–30 cr. | LOW | HIGH |
| Private sector investment incentives for SC/ST employment at ₹20L+ roles | Tax/subsidy cost: ₹200–400 cr/yr depending on uptake. Based on Karnataka Model (2023 IT hiring incentive) | MEDIUM | MEDIUM |
| Foreign scholarships for SC/ST/MBC/DNT students | Modelled on Ambedkar Overseas scheme (current ~₹80 cr/yr). Expansion estimated at ₹120–150 cr/yr. | MEDIUM | HIGH |
| Reservation monitoring commission – strengthened | Operational cost ₹15–25 cr/yr. | LOW | MEDIUM |
Analytical Notes
⚑ Analytical Note: Social justice proposals in this section are largely extensions or improvements on existing programmes rather than new fiscal commitments. The incremental cost is manageable within existing social welfare allocations. The private sector incentive scheme is economically interesting but its effectiveness is contingent on industry participation – comparable Karnataka schemes achieved limited uptake initially.
