India, May 14 -- The Odisha Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, today gave its approval to six proposals of various departments.

The Cabinet approved a proposal for reservation of seats for students of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) in government-run higher education institutions in Odisha.

As per the decision, the state government will keep 11.25 per cent seats in government-run higher education institutions reserved for students of SEBC community from 2025-26 academic year.

"The Odisha Cabinet has approved a landmark decision to introduce 11.25 per cent reservation for students belonging to SEBC in public universities, state government and aided higher secondary and higher education institutions un...