Analyzing the implications of Supreme Court's notification on quota in direct staff recruitments.
Evaluate the significance and potential challenges of implementing quota for OBCs, SCs, and STs.
- Significance:
- Ensures social justice by providing equitable opportunities to OBCs, SCs, and STs in government jobs.
- Addresses historical marginalization and underrepresentation in public employment.
- Promotes diversity and inclusivity within government institutions.
- Fulfills constitutional mandates under Articles 15(4) and 16(4) regarding affirmative action.
- Potential Challenges:
- Implementation hurdles due to lack of proper data on backwardness and representation.
- Risk of resentment among general category candidates, possibly leading to social tension.
- Possible dilution of meritocracy if not balanced with transparent selection processes.
- Legal challenges and frequent litigations may delay recruitment processes.
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