Sub-classification within Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) ensures that policies are more inclusive, equitable, and impactful in addressing the socio-economic disparities experienced by marginalized communities. Examine.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
3. Sub-classification within Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) ensures that policies are more inclusive, equitable, and impactful in addressing the socio-economic disparities experienced by marginalized communities. Examine. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question: Soon, a seven-judge Bench of the Supreme Court of India will deliver its judgment in State of Punjab vs Davinder Singh, on a question of law that carries with it enormous significance for the future of affirmative action and reservations under the Constitution. Key Demand of the question: To write about the need of sub-classification in reservation for excluding affluent sub-castes from the benefits of reservation. Directive word: Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications. Directive word: Structure of the answer: Introduction: Begin by giving context. Body: First, write about the reasons for the need of sub-classification for excluding affluent sub-castes from the benefits of reservation – targeting reservation benefits towards the most disadvantaged individuals, preventing concentration among the affluent, efficient resource allocation and preventing inequitable distribution. Write about the other aspect of the argument in not excluding affluent sub-castes – lack of a proper criteria, needs for studies, resistance by groups etc. Conclusion: Conclude by writing a balanced opinion.
Why the question:
Soon, a seven-judge Bench of the Supreme Court of India will deliver its judgment in State of Punjab vs Davinder Singh, on a question of law that carries with it enormous significance for the future of affirmative action and reservations under the Constitution.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the need of sub-classification in reservation for excluding affluent sub-castes from the benefits of reservation.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Directive word:
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context.
First, write about the reasons for the need of sub-classification for excluding affluent sub-castes from the benefits of reservation – targeting reservation benefits towards the most disadvantaged individuals, preventing concentration among the affluent, efficient resource allocation and preventing inequitable distribution.
Write about the other aspect of the argument in not excluding affluent sub-castes – lack of a proper criteria, needs for studies, resistance by groups etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a balanced opinion.