Digital Goa, Nov 12 – Department of Panchayati Raj and Community Development has notified 19 communities from the State list of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) as backward classes for the purpose of reservation of seats in Zilla Panchayat (ZP) elections 2025. The notification, issued by Director of Panchayats, follows the recommendations of the Goa State Commission for Backward Classes. The communities included are: Kumbhar (including Christian Kumbhar), Teli, Shimpi, Christian Mahar, Kalaikar/Blacksmith/Tinsmith, Pagui/Gabit, Christian Barber, Satarkar, Bhandari Naik, Dhobi/Rajak/Madval (including Christian Dhobi), Nhavi/Nai/Nabhik/Napit/Mahalo, Koli/Kharvi (including Christian Kharvi), Nathjogi, Gosavi, Dhangar, Vishwakarma/Chari/Mesta, Thakar, Komarpant, and Christian Render. The notification will remain valid for the entire term of the 2025 Zilla Panchayat general elections.
