Reservation in Karnataka - Karnataka SC/ST and OBC Act, 1990

Prelims pointers Reservation in Karnataka 1. Historical Background: Karnataka was one of the first states to implement the Mandal Commission recommendations (1990). The state implemented a 50% reservation cap across educational institutions and public employment based on caste and community. Karnataka’s SC/ST and OBC Act, 1990 governs reservation policies in the state. 2. Current Reservation Framework in Karnataka: Scheduled Castes (SC): 17% Scheduled Tribes (ST): 7% Other Backward Classes (OBC): 32% Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10% 3. Key Acts and Rules: The Karnataka SC/ST and Other Backward Classes (Reservation of Appointments, etc.) Act, 1990. Karnataka Education Act, 1983: Includes reservation provisions in educational institutions. 4. Current Affairs (Additional Developments): Revised SC/ST Reservation (2023): Karnataka increased SC quota from 15% to 17% and ST quota from 3% to 7%, exceeding the 50% ceiling, following a Cabinet decision. Internal Reservation for SC Sub-Castes (2023): Kar…