Caste in stone

Source:  Busines Standard, TOI Relevance: To understand the impact of the 127th Amendment act. Synopsis: Recently GoI passed legislation to enable states to declare their own OBC list. Many argue that it strengthens federalism, but we must also consider the socio-political turmoil it may cause. Contents1 Introduction:2 Changes brought by the current bill:3 The consequences… Continue reading Caste in stone

OBC list issue: Quotas solve little

Source:  Indian ExpressTOITOI Relevance: latest developments in the issue of OBC reservation. Synopsis: Reservation is a sticky issue in Indian politics. The recent move of restoring the rights of States to frame the OBC list (127th amendment bill) is seen by many as a step in the right direction. Contents1 Introduction:2 What is the utility… Continue reading OBC list issue: Quotas solve little

RTE Act exemptions hurting minority kids, says NCPCR study

Source: TOI What is the News? National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has released a report titled  “Impact of Exemption under Article 15 (5) with regards to Article 21A of the Constitution of India on Education of Children in Minority Communities”. Objective: to assess the impact of exemption of minority educational institutions from… Continue reading RTE Act exemptions hurting minority kids, says NCPCR study

Lok Sabha passes Constitution amendment Bill to restore states’ powers on OBC list

Source: Indian Express What is the News? Lok Sabha has unanimously passed the Constitution (127th Amendment) Bill, 2021. About Constitution (127th Amendment) Bill, 2021: Main Purpose of the Bill: The Bill amends the Constitution to allow states and union territories to prepare their own list of socially and educationally backward classes.  Key Provisions of the… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Constitution amendment Bill to restore states’ powers on OBC list

Proposed amendments to Coal Bearing Areas Act will change land acquisition for mining: Experts

Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Implications of the amendments to Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) [CBA] Act, 1957. Synopsis: The proposed amendments to the CBA Act are likely to grant more control to private corporations, make tribal land acquisition easy. An analysis. What is the CBA Act? The Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development)… Continue reading Proposed amendments to Coal Bearing Areas Act will change land acquisition for mining: Experts

Cabinet passes bill restoring power of states to make their own OBC lists

Source: Business Standard Contents1 Synopsis:2 Context:3 What are the Court judgements regarding reservation?4 SC Verdict on 102 Amendment Act 2018 Synopsis: The reservation has always been a sticky and political issue. While some time back Government gave constitutional status to NCBC, now Government is coming up with a move for states to make their own… Continue reading Cabinet passes bill restoring power of states to make their own OBC lists

Providing horizontal quota: the Bihar way

Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the recent horizontal reservation policy of the Bihar government and its advantages. Contents1 Synopsis2 Introduction3 What is the vertical and horizontal reservation?4 Why horizontal reservation of women has to be adopted?5 Other such role model initiatives by the Bihar government: Synopsis The Bihar government’s horizontal reservation for women should… Continue reading Providing horizontal quota: the Bihar way

Chhattisgarh doubles OBC quota, hikes SC benefits

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister has announced an increase in reservations for OBCs and Scheduled Castes in state government jobs and education. The government has decided to increase the quota for Scheduled Castes by 1% (at present it is 12%) The reservation for OBCs will be increased from 14% to 27%. The quota for Scheduled Tribes will… Continue reading Chhattisgarh doubles OBC quota, hikes SC benefits

Goa planning to reserve 80% jobs in factories for locals

The Goa state government is planning to reserve 80% jobs in industrial units receiving State government subsidies for people of Goan origin. Recently, the Andhra Pradesh state government passed the AP Employment of Local Candidates in Industries and Factories Bill, 2019 making Andhra Pradesh the first state in India to reserve jobs for locals. The… Continue reading Goa planning to reserve 80% jobs in factories for locals

First in India: Andhra Pradesh reserves 75% of private jobs for locals

Andhra Pradesh has passed the Andhra Pradesh(AP) Employment of Local Candidates in Industries/Factories Act,2019.This will make A.P the first state in the country to reserve jobs for locals. The law seeks to reserve 75% jobs for locals in all private industrial units and factories,irrespective of whether or not these companies get financial or other help… Continue reading First in India: Andhra Pradesh reserves 75% of private jobs for locals

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