The IDBI Bank SC, ST, and OBC Employees Forum, along with other employee associations like the United Forum of IDBI Officers and Employees (UFIOE), is actively seeking protection for the rights and careers of its members. The primary catalyst for these concerns is the Indian government's ongoing strategic disinvestment and privatization of IDBI Bank, which has generated significant unease among employees from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes. These employee groups fear that the privatization will lead to the erosion of long-standing reservation policies, which have historically ensured adequate representation, fair opportunities for promotions, and job security in the public sector bank. The existing policies are seen as vital for the educational and economic interests of these communities, protecting them from social injustices and exploitation. Without the government's binding constitutional obligations, private entities may not uphold these reservation policies, potentially leading to job losses or reduced opportunities for thousands of employees who joined the bank relying on these protections. In response to these fears, the forums have been engaging in various forms of advocacy. This includes organizing protests across India, such as gatherings in New Delhi, and meeting with Members of Parliament to garner support for their cause. The United Forum of IDBI Officers and Employees had also planned a one-day nationwide strike on August 11, 2025, to press their demands for the safeguarding of reservation policies and service conditions, citing concerns over a significant number of employees from underprivileged sections who would be adversely affected by privatization. These actions underscore the critical importance employees place on the continuation of reservation benefits and job security as the bank transitions from its public sector identity.