"National Backward Classes (OBC) Federation" is the umbrella organisation of the OBCs (Other Backward Classes) of Nepal. OBC means those lower classes who do not fall under the Dalit/Aadibasi/Janajati category but their Education as well as Socio-Economic condition is very poor in terms of International Human Development Index. There are around 50 casts have been identified so far as OBC population of which are estimated over 19% of the total population of the country. Casts included in OBC are:-
Kushavaha, Kurmi, Kumhar, Kahar, Kewat, Kanu, Kalawar, Kamar, Teli, Nuniya, Baniya, Barai, Badhai (Barahi), Bhedihar, Mali, Mallah, Musalman, Yadav, Rajbhar, Rajdhov, Rauniyar, Lohar, Lodh, Sudi, Sonar, Hajam, Haluwai, Amat, Kewarat, Binna, Jogiya, Kalal, Vaishya (Kamalapuri), Patanwar, Kalabanjar, Bot, Kathbaniya, Chanau, Kamakar, Lahera.
