New Delhi, Oct 14 (PTI) The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) has sought detailed information from the Bihar government on the socio-economic and educational status of 18 castes that the state wants to be added to the central list of Other Backward Classes (OBCs).

The move follows a public hearing in Patna last week, where NCBC chairperson Hansraj Ahir, along with Commission member Bhuwan Bhushan Kamal, met senior state officials and community representatives to review the long-pending proposal.

“We have requested the state government to provide updated data on the 18 communities. Another meeting may be held within a month,” Ahir said.

According to officials, the Bihar government has informed the Commission that it is still collecting the required data and has asked for mo

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