85% RESERVATION IN SIKKIM IN PANCHAYATS & URBAN BODIES

Sikkim Cabinet nod for 85% reservation in Panchayat, Municipal bodies


GANGTOK, June 10 : The cabinet today met and approved as under reservation for the Panchayats and Urban Bodies.

Rural management and development dept

The cabinet approved the reservation within the State for both Panchayat and urban bodies as BL 22 percent, ST 14 percent, OBC 21 percent, MBC 21 percent, SC 7 percent and UR 15 percent. 40 percent seat reservation for women remain unchanged.
Under the UR category 5 percent is also reserved for the local business community for higher education purposes only.