What castes are other backward classes?

Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in India comprise a diverse group of castes that are socially and educationally disadvantaged but not classified as Scheduled Castes (SCs) or Scheduled Tribes (STs). This category includes various communities, such as Yadavs, Kurmis, and Ahirs, among others, depending on the state and region. The specific castes recognized as OBCs can vary by state and are often determined by government surveys and criteria aimed at improving their socio-economic status. OBCs are entitled to affirmative action benefits, such as reservations in education and government jobs.