NO.
No. Saini is General Category upper caste in Punjab, J&K and Chandigarh (UT). Outside Punjab, some Mali groups, who have no link with Sainis of Punjab, use Saini as surname since 1931. But even these Mali groups are only classed as OBC like Jats, Ahirs, etc.
punjab govt has excluded sonar and saini castes from BC/OBC list (tribune july31,20110).
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No
Yes.
Saini is typically considered to be an Other Backward Class (OBC) in the Indian caste system, which is a middle-ranking caste group. However, the classification of caste can vary by region and context.
No, Dhiman is not schedule cast in punjab, There are two further sub catagories - Carpenter & Lohar Lohar comes under OBC.
The last name Saini is commonly associated with the Saini community, which is primarily found in northern India, particularly in Punjab and Haryana. Sainis are traditionally considered to be a part of the Kshatriya varna, though they are also sometimes classified under the OBC (Other Backward Classes) category in certain regions. The community is primarily involved in agriculture and farming, and they have a strong cultural identity.
Yes by order of National Caste Commission passed in June,2011
No, Kalwar is not listed as OBC in Punjab. It is in General category.
No
No, the Saini community is a martial landowning class of North India. They are classified as Kshatriyas.