What is the significance of the 'Creamy layer' principle in SC/ST reservations as per PM Modi

PM Modi assures BJP MPs that the 'Creamy layer' principle does not apply to SC/ST reservations in India.
  • The 'Creamy layer' principle refers to excluding the more affluent or socially advanced members of a backward community from availing reservation benefits.
  • PM Modi's assurance suggests that the principle of 'Creamy layer' will not be applied to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) reservations in India.
  • This decision aims to ensure that the reservation benefits reach and uplift the underprivileged sections of the SC/ST communities who genuinely need support.
  • By not implementing the 'Creamy layer' principle in SC/ST reservations, the government aims to address the socioeconomic disparities and promote inclusivity among these marginalized communities.
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