National Commission For Backward Classes:
The 102nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2018, NCBC became a constitutional body, established under Article 338B of the Indian Constitution.
- Hansraj Ahir assumes charge as NCBC chairperson.
- The commission was the outcome of the Indra Sawhney case (1992) and was a statutory body.
- The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members of the Commission shall be appointed by the President
- The conditions of service and tenure of office shall be decided by President.