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Aryan YadavAIR 31

Question Q.20CommentGS2GS1

While there are extensive policies focused on equity and social justice, yet the underprivileged sections are deprived of full benefits of affirmative action guaranteed by the Constitution. Comment.

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Introduction

Despite various policies for their empowerment & development, underprivileged sections in India remain deprived

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Main Body

Various affirmative action policies

1Women: Special provisions under Art (SC3), Reservation in local bodies, Prevention of harassment at workplace (POSH Art), Protection of women from domestic violence act, Beti Badhao, Beti Padhao
2STs (Scheduled Tribes): Forests rights act (FRA), PESA act, Reservation in LoK Sabha & State assembly Art 330/331
3SCs (Scheduled Castes): Reservation in parliament/state legislature art330/331, Protection of civil rights act, Reservation in educational institutions
4Poor: MGNREGA - employment, NFSA - National security
5Rights of persons with disabilities act (CRPWD act 3)
6POCSO court for children sexual assault cases

Shortfalls of these policies

1Centralized, 1-size fits all approach
2Lack of data - curse census data highlighted by Rangarajan

Committee)

3Focus on short term political gains rather than structural reforms. [Loan Waivers example]
4Limited public participation in formulation & implementation of schemes
5Focus mostly on output rather than outcome

Way Forward

Use of technology -> DBT

Decentralized & participatory approach

Collaboration with CSOs

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Conclusion

Uplifting the underprivileged is key to inclusive growth & vision of t-sujha Sodhi Sodhi Vikhya.

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Diagram

Diagram showing different groups (Women, STs) with their respective affirmative action policies as branches

  • Identifies multiple categories of underprivileged sections
  • Lists specific constitutional provisions and acts
  • References contemporary schemes like Beti Badhao
  • Uses diagram to organize complex information
  • Covers both legal provisions and government schemes

Topper

Aryan Yadav

AIR 31

Subject & Paper

GS2GS1

Topic

Role of Women and Women's Organization, Population and Associated Issues, Poverty and Developmental issues

Affirmative action and reservation policies

Constitutional guarantees and implementation gaps

Writing Stats

194

Total words

8

Paragraphs

Formal, structured with diagrams and lists

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