EWS reservation being implemented in Andhra Pradesh

The state government of Andhra Pradesh has issued orders for implementation of 10 per cent EWS reservation in all government recruitments henceforth.

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The order is in accordance with The Constitution (103rd) Amendment Act 2019 that provides for the creation of the special EWS quota to be implemented by the state.

The ruling YSR Congress Party government had started implementing EWS reservation in educational institutions soon after forming the government in June 2019.

The AP government has simplified the norms stipulated by the Centre for the implementation of 10 per cent reservation to the EWS in employment and education, without any sub-categorisation.

People who are not covered under the existing reservations for BCs, SCs, STs and whose gross annual family income is below Rs 8 lakh per annum, are eligible for EWS reservation in both employment and educational opportunities.