Gujarat to give reservations on economic criteria

The Gujarat government on Friday announced 10 percent reservation for all non-reserved categories on the basis of their annual income

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat government on Friday announced 10 percent reservation for all non-reserved categories on the basis of their annual income.

Chief Minister Anandiben Patel told the media that the reservation will be given to all those whose annual income is Rs.6 lakh or less.

The announcement comes amid ongoing protests for reservations in jobs by the members of Patel community.

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