Gujarat Announces 10 Percent Reservation for Economically Backward

The Gujarat government on Friday announced 10 percent reservation for all non-reserved categories on the basis of their annual income.

Chief Minister Anandiben Patel told the media that the reservation will be given to all those whose annual income is Rs 6 lakh or less.

Families with income below Rs 6 lakh per annum will be eligible for this reservation: Gujarat Minister Vijay Rupani pic.twitter.com/0O1Uon1M3H

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The announcement comes amid ongoing protests for reservations in jobs by the members of Patel community.