Is Jain community treated as minority community? If yes, what are the benefits given in various competitions for Government services?

If Jain community is a minority community, please provide me with the list of various competitions wherein benefit is provided. Is simply being a Jain makes a person eligible for benefits of minority community or are there any other criterias (like yearly income) that need to be met?

43 Views|Posted 2011-11-03 21:52:57
Asked by Rishabh
1 Answer
Arvind Joshi
2011-12-07 20:52:42
Jain community is an offshoot of the Hindus.Even if you consider yourself a minority community, certainly it is not an economically weaker section of the society.So why take undue advantage for competition.Why not leave it for those who are REALLY weak. Entering through a general category gives you

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