Archive · 5 Dec 2025
J&K Reservation Policy Overhaul Sent to LG
The government in Jammu and Kashmir has made changes to how jobs and college seats are shared among different groups.
They sent these changes to the LG for approval.
Some people are happy because they think it's fairer, but others are worried because they might get fewer opportunities.
The government says they did a lot of research to make it fair, but some groups are threatening to protest if they don't like the changes.
The changes might affect how people from different areas and backgrounds get jobs and education.
Omar Abdullah's government approved a new reservation policy to increase general-category jobs and college seats.
The policy was sent to LG Manoj Sinha for approval, with details kept confidential.
Previous policy granted 10% ST quota to Paharis and 70% share to reserved categories.
Proposed changes may reduce the Residents of Backwards Areas quota from 10% to 7%.
Organizations threaten protests if changes are insufficient or 'cosmetic'.
- Who
- Omar Abdullah-led National Conference government, LG Manoj Sinha, various organizations
- What
- Overhaul of reservation policy in Jammu and Kashmir
- When
- Policy sent to LG on Wednesday, details approved before elections
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir, India
- Why
- To rectify a skewed quota system and address public outrage
- Government
- Omar Abdullah-led National Conference government
- Policy Change
- Increased general-category jobs and college seats
- LG
- Manoj Sinha
- Previous Policy
- 10% ST quota for Paharis, 70% reserved categories share
- Proposed Changes
- Reduction in Residents of Backwards Areas quota to 7%
- Population Share
- General category: majority, Kashmiris: 50%, Dogras: 25%
- Opposition
- Open Merit Students Association, Association of Residents of Backwards Areas
- Warning
- Protests threatened if changes are insufficient
