How can the concept of reservation be implemented effectively while staying within the bounds of the Constitution
Analyzing the constitutional provisions and practical aspects of reservation policy in India.
- Constitutional Provisions:
- The Constitution of India allows for reservation of seats in educational institutions and jobs for socially and educationally backward classes.
- Article 15(4) empowers the state to make special provisions for the advancement of socially and educationally backward classes.
- Article 16(4) permits the state to reserve seats in government jobs for disadvantaged groups.
- Practical Aspects:
- Proper identification of beneficiaries based on socio-economic criteria.
- Regular review and revision of reservation quotas to ensure fairness.
- Implementing reservation in a transparent and non-discriminatory manner.
- Providing adequate support for capacity building and skill development of reserved category candidates.
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