Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Srikant Jena Demands Quota for SC/STs, Warns on Land Rights
Srikant Jena, a former minister, wants more opportunities for people from Scheduled Castes and Tribes.
He believes they should get a larger share of spots in schools and jobs, based on their population size.
He also worries about families losing their land, especially to big companies.
Jena is asking the government to stop selling SC/ST land to corporations and instead, provide money to help these families keep their land and earn a living.
He wants to make sure these communities are treated fairly and have the same chances as everyone else.
Srikant Jena urged for 38.75% reservation for SC/ST communities.
Current reservation in professional courses is only 20%.
Jena highlighted Odisha's failure to implement the Panchayats Act.
He demanded revival of the SC/ST finance corporation.
Jena warned against land resale to corporates, threatening SC/ST rights.
- Who
- Srikant Jena
- What
- Urged for increased reservation and warned against land resale.
- When
- Following a conference on SC/ST welfare.
- Where
- Odisha
- Why
- To ensure SC/ST communities receive their rightful share.
- Politician
- Srikant Jena
- Demand
- 38.75% quota for SC/ST communities
- Current Reservation
- 20% in professional courses
- Key Concern
- Land alienation of SC/ST families
- Proposed Action
- Scrap land resale to corporates, create a grant-based fund