The demand for a quota by the comparatively socially and economically privileged Maratha community prompts a reevaluation of the very bedrock of reservation policies—social justice.
Inhabitants of Trans-Giri area of Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district, ‘Hattees’ were included in state list of STs through bill passed in both houses of Parliament.
As activist tours Maharashtra, youth attending his rallies say he is unlike other Maratha leaders who have failed them, and that 'if anyone can give us reservation, it is him'.
From Morales in Bolivia to Maduro in Venezuela to Morsi in Egypt, leaders have tried to challenge affirmative action and witnessed devastation. The RSS can take a lesson or two.
Examining the nepotistic practices of the ‘meritorious’, we see how their self-centred strategies have undermined the genuine merit of India's diverse castes and tribes.
Meritocracy is essential to uphold standards of excellence while implementing affirmative action measures to identify individuals who are truly deserving of help.
According to a 2014 study, the proportion of SC/ST employees in high-level positions was positively associated with Railway’s productivity and productivity growth.
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
THIS RESERVATION POLICY WAS INTRODUCED AFTER INDEPENDENCE ON THE ASSUMPTION TO FACILITATE THE UNPRIVELGED TO THE MAINSTREAM OF THE SOCIETY FOR A LIMITED PERIOD ONLY BUT CONTINUED TILL DATE DUE TO VOTE BANK POLITICS.THE MERITORIOUS PEOPLE EITHER SERVE IN PRIVATE COMPANIES OR GO ABROAD FOR BETTER PROSPECTS,LEAVING THE REST MOSTLY IN GOVT SERVICE,RESULTING IN MEDIOCRE SERVICE IN GENERAL.THIS IS TOTALLY UNJUSTIFIED TO REST OF THE POPULATION BUT WHO CARES ABOUT PEOPLE’S CRY IN THE WILDERNESS?!
But why should the SCs & STs have any issues, if their quotas are not affected ? It is not a healthy sign of one caste group objecting to another caste group – it’s up to the policy makers of the day, addressing contemporary concerns – so well espoused in this very article.
Meanwhile, it’s fair to say that the quota for native Kunbis should be protected, while onboarding Marathas, in proportion to the former’s numbers.
THIS RESERVATION POLICY WAS INTRODUCED AFTER INDEPENDENCE ON THE ASSUMPTION TO FACILITATE THE UNPRIVELGED TO THE MAINSTREAM OF THE SOCIETY FOR A LIMITED PERIOD ONLY BUT CONTINUED TILL DATE DUE TO VOTE BANK POLITICS.THE MERITORIOUS PEOPLE EITHER SERVE IN PRIVATE COMPANIES OR GO ABROAD FOR BETTER PROSPECTS,LEAVING THE REST MOSTLY IN GOVT SERVICE,RESULTING IN MEDIOCRE SERVICE IN GENERAL.THIS IS TOTALLY UNJUSTIFIED TO REST OF THE POPULATION BUT WHO CARES ABOUT PEOPLE’S CRY IN THE WILDERNESS?!
Very good article & excellent presentation.
But why should the SCs & STs have any issues, if their quotas are not affected ? It is not a healthy sign of one caste group objecting to another caste group – it’s up to the policy makers of the day, addressing contemporary concerns – so well espoused in this very article.
Meanwhile, it’s fair to say that the quota for native Kunbis should be protected, while onboarding Marathas, in proportion to the former’s numbers.