President clears 10% quota for economically weak in general category

President Ram Nath Kovind has approved The Constitution (One Hundred And Third Amendment) Act, 2019, which introduces a 10% reservation for economically weaker sections among general category for jobs and educational institutions. The Centre will decide when the Act will come into force. The bill received the support of 323 lawmakers in Lok Sabha and 165 in Rajya Sabha.