Court rules that children shortlisted via draw of lots would be entitled to admission as a right. Under RTE Act 2009, private schools are required to reserve 25% seats for weaker sections.
The state already has a 10 per cent quota for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) in which the Marathas are the biggest beneficiaries, claiming 85 per cent of the reservation.
It's surprising that the Congress, DMK, SP, RJD, and BSP ultimately refrained from proposing any amendments to the Bill. It raises questions about the conviction of these parties.
At 14, Megha Rawat chose running as her path to financial independence. Now 18, she's a sprint champion, a part-time ultimate frisbee coach, and a student at Delhi's reputed Miranda House.
Mohd. Hanzala, 18, enjoyed studying at a posh Delhi school and hopes to start a salon business, but his sister Khulela feels burdened by EWS tag and ‘pressure’ that comes with it.
Govt intends to move the 2 dominant castes, so far part of 3A & 3B categories under OBC, to 2C & D, which will likely increase their quota in jobs & education by 'at least 2-3%'.
Hearing 39 writ petitions of students denied admission under EWS quota by private schools in Delhi, HC issued directives to department of education to ensure RTE Act followed in ‘letter & spirit'.
While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.
Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.
Have seen who all are able to manage seats in the name of EWS, this is a fraud gifted to our country by CONgress.