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Centre opposes pleas for income-based creamy layer in SC/ST quotas

The Hindu · Published 2h ago
Centre opposes pleas for income-based creamy layer in SC/ST quotas

Union government argues that judicial precedent has laid down creamy layer concept does not apply to SCs and STs; the majority of welfare schemes, except quota for education and State services, already have a means test ensuring ‘benefits of schemes percolate to those who actually deserve them’

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