National Current Affairs
Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti Takes Charge as Chairperson of NCBC
- 31 Mar 2026
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Why in News?
Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti has assumed charge as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC).
Key Points
- Background: Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti is a former Member of Parliament and has previously served as Union Minister of State in the Ministries of Rural Development and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
- She has been actively involved in social and community development initiatives, especially aimed at empowering and uplifting weaker and marginalized sections of society.
- New Member: Kiran Umesh Mahalle assumed charge as Member of NCBC.
- She previously served as Mayor of the Municipal Corporation of Amravati and has extensive experience in social and organisational work.
- NCBC: The National Commission for Backward Classes is a constitutional body responsible for safeguarding the interests and welfare of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in India.
- The National Commission for Backward Classes functions under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment of the Government of India.
- Constitutional Status: Granted via the 102nd Amendment Act, 2018 (Article 338B).
