In light of the “Bihar Caste-based Survey, 2022” which showed that almost 33% of Bihar’s people are poor, the State government seeks Special Category Status.
About |
Special Category Status |
Special Status |
Provision |
It is granted by the National Development Council, which is an administrative body of the government |
The Constitution (Article 371 to 371-J) provides special status through an Act that has to be passed by 2/3rd majority in both the houses of Parliament |
Powers |
Deals only with economic, administrative and financial aspects. |
Empowers them with legislative and political rights. |
Applicable States |
11 States - Assam, Sikkim, Manipur, Nagaland, Himachal Pradesh, Mizoram Meghalaya, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Telangana. |
12 States- Maharashtra, Gujarat, Nagaland, Goa, Assam, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Telangana, Sikkim, Mizoram and Karnataka. |
Other States demanding SCS |
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