Question 11GS2GS2
The 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019 has introduced a new dimension to the principle of affirmative action in India. Critically examine its implications for the broader goal of social justice. (Answer in 250 words)
Introduction
103rd constitutional Amendment introduced reservation (10%) for economically weaker sections EWS in public education and employment. It draws its status from Article-15(6). state must provide special provisions for backward class. Its Implications for the Broader Goal of Social Equity:
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Main Body
Introduces a New Dimension: 1) Earlier Status limited to social backwardnessSC, ST, OBC. 2) Introduced economic status as a determinant for backwardness. 3) Provides an avenue for earlier included sections.
Positive Implications: 1) Promotes substantive equality by incorporating hitherto live behind. 2) Aids in poverty elimination via 11.7% are still multidimensionally poor. 3) upholds True Justice as expounded by PreambleSocial, economic. 4) Adheres to Welfare Policy as articulated in DPSP Article-38. 5) In line with Gandhi's Talismanwelfare of most backward. 6) Sense of satisfaction who felt alienated by greater SC/ST reservation. Yet Challenges:
1Violation of Reservation Cap of 50% set in Indira Sawhney case (1992). 2) Lack of standardization for determining economic backwardness. 3) leads to frivolous and duplication via NSSO highlighted issue of fake EWS certificates. 4) Reservation Not the Panacea for wider problems. As per BR Ambedkar → economic and educational empowerment is the prerequisite to attain full potential of Reservation benefits.
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Conclusion
As per BR Ambedkar → economic and educational empowerment is the prerequisite to attain full potential of Reservation benefits.
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Topper
Rasneet Kaur
AIR 51
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Constitutional Law
Affirmative Action and Social Justice
103rd Amendment and EWS Reservation
Writing Stats
219
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