27% reservation for OBC GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO -1736 ANSWERED ON – 15/03/2023 Reservation ABOLISHING CREAMY LAYER IN PROVIDING RESERVATION FOR OBCs 1736. DR. KANIMOZHI NVN SOMU Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:- (a) whether Government has plans to abolish creamy layer in providing reservation for OBCs in both education and employment in Government and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs); (b) if so, the details thereof and the effective steps taken by Government to ensure social justice for the people belonging to OBCs and BCs in the country; (c) the details of the total vacancies available under OBC/ BC category in Central Government, PSUs and allied bodies under Government; and (d) the steps taken by Government to uphold social justice in educational and employment opportunities? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI A. NARAYANASWAMY) (a) No ...

Civil Dress Code for RPF/RPSF – Railway Latest amendments: Railway Board Order dated 16.03.2023 Earlier Provision: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) have specific dress codes for their officers while on duty. The uniform for male officers includes a khaki shirt with a navy blue tie, navy blue trousers, black leather shoes, and a navy blue beret with the RPF/RPSF badge. Female officers wear a khaki shirt with a navy blue scarf, navy blue trousers/skirt, black leather shoes, and a navy blue beret with the RPF/RPSF badge. However, when off duty or in non-operational areas, RPF/RPSF officers are required to dress in civil clothing as per their own discretion. It is important to note that even in civil clothing, officers are expected to maintain a professional and presentable appearance. The RPF/RPSF also has guidelines for their officers regarding the types of clothing that are appropriate to wear while on duty or in uniform. Officers are not al...