Reservation in UPSC, IIT-JEE, and in India, who benefits? The Politics and Story of Mandal Kamandal

Reservation in the context of UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) and jobs in India refers to the practice of providing certain benefits, opportunities, and quotas to individuals from specific categories or social groups to address historical inequalities and promote social justice. Reservation policies aim to ensure representation and equal opportunities for marginalized and disadvantaged sections of society.

In India, reservation policies are primarily based on caste, which is a social stratification system. The reservation system was introduced through the Constitution of India to uplift historically marginalized communities, such as Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs).

Here are some key points regarding reservation in UPSC and jobs in India:

Reservation in UPSC: The UPSC is responsible for conducting various examinations, including the Civil Services Examination, which is the gateway to prestigious positions in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and other central services. As per the constitutional provisions, a certain percentage of vacancies in these services are reserved for candidates belonging to SC, ST, and OBC categories. The exact percentage of reservation varies across different categories and is determined by the government.
Reservation in Government Jobs: Apart from the UPSC, reservation policies are also implemented in other government jobs at the central and state levels. The percentage of reservation for SCs, STs, and OBCs in government jobs varies across states and is determined by the respective state governments. Generally, a certain percentage of vacancies are reserved for these categories in various government departments, public sector undertakings, and institutions.
Reservation Criteria: The eligibility for reservation is based on the individual's social background and category. Eligibility is determined by caste certificates issued by competent authorities. The criteria for determining eligibility and the process of obtaining caste certificates may vary across states.
Creamy Layer: The concept of the "creamy layer" is applied in reservation policies. It refers to a certain income threshold above which individuals from reserved categories are considered to be economically advanced and not eligible for reservation benefits. The creamy layer exclusion is aimed at ensuring that the benefits of reservation reach the most deserving and economically disadvantaged individuals within these categories.
Reservation and Merit: Reservation policies often spark debates regarding the balance between merit-based selection and social justice. Proponents argue that reservation is necessary to provide equal opportunities to historically disadvantaged groups, while critics argue that it may compromise merit-based selection. The reservation system in India aims to strike a balance between these two considerations.
It is important to note that reservation policies in India have evolved over time, and the specific details and percentages may differ across states and government departments. The intention behind these policies is to address historical inequalities and promote social inclusion by ensuring representation and opportunities for marginalized sections of society.



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[shrikantbiradar]

I don't see any wrong in having a united hindu community

[ramachandrans]

Unity among Hindus are ok, but whether all Hindus are equal. Let us ensure that equality

[stormynight]

Caste system divides Hindus, not reservations.

[thesparkingwire]

but who started cast system, that's the question?

[vishwaskumar]

Hindus are already divided, casteism reservation in india came due to the atrocities of swarnas

[nikhilprasad]

I will tell u one thing ....even in sc and st, there are category is one, but in st (scheduled tribes), they have included rajputs and pandits also....that is not leaving reservation at any cost....i come from sc category and my family has left it already, but st category is not leaving it....that's why the issue of reservation is there.

[Krish-mf]

What is wrong in Uniting Hindus
Every other Religion United no problem But When Hindus Unite the Sabki Jal Jati

[ashishbaluni]

Just one question to all who having reservation benefits, why crime and atrocities on reseved people still
Why rape, molestation, forced crime against only poor reseved people exist....
The most authentic reason from my side is..
Those who never got benefit of reservation they still facing discrimination and those who got their progeny still taking advantage of it,
In my opinion every reserved caste should altogether to say one time reservation only so that other reserved people like them will also get benefits....

[BageshwarBalajiSarkarDham]

Repercussions of Hindus divided on caste :
1. More fighting for reservation
2. Demand of more fragmentation of present reservation system like OBC in EBC, MBC, BC and SC in EWS SC and SCs, STs in PVTG STs and Creamy layer STs and EWS STs.
3. The level of diversity in India is unparalleled there are caste sub caste and caste under the sub caste.
4. Growing reservations will lead to more politics around reservation and demand to implement it on a regional basis like Maratha quota, Tamil Quota, in the private sector to employ individuals from a particular caste and area.

All the mess would lead us to a situation of mutual disbelief and enmity between sub groups and ultimately the country will suffer and merit and talent will be the biggest casualties of this scenario.

We will have to move towards a more integrated future where caste differences are minimum, where talent is given ample value, where religion is a tool of personal well being and making friends with someone and not a fighting tool, where excellence is appreciated without bias.

[speeka]

You cannot have the majority of the
OBC, SC & ST stay eternally poor.

20% of the Rich upper castes control 80% of all resources

If the divide between the Rich upper caste and Other Caste increases then country will become unstable .

Poverty breeds violence, crime, theft, ill health, malnutrition, jealousy .

Reservation is only giving very little representation in Govt / PSU Jobs.

No representation in the private sector.

You need employment and employable education .

Tamilnadu has 69% Reservation
and is the 2nd highly Industrialised State.

And South India GDP and Human Development Index parameters are the best .And south leads in social sector thrust.

Hindus can be united by increasing the purchasing power .

[anuuuuuuup]

But sir the majority of voting happens on the basis of the cast no matter what party or leader we choose so the temple is less for unity and more for division because on ground level the caste system is playing a very significant role

[aman]

Reservation was supposed to create social equality but even after so many years this has not been achieved, the fact is highest positions and resources in society is being held for centuries by handful of castes

[_Goofy]

Hindus won't ever ve United you know people of every caste have that ego in some part of their heart that yes am a jaat am a rajput whatever they are if they're from general category you know I am not saying there is no caste hierarchy in obc and sc's but in comparison to general people sc and obc's don't go and blabber everywhere about there caste they're you know very chill whereas the general ones would go on blabbering about their past that thier ancestors were heroes or fighter or buisness men sc people can't do it that's my point and that ego can't be finished you know in some part of people still casteism exists

[Hacktivist]

actually Advani never wanted the Babri mosque to demolish . He in his own words said that 6 Dec is the saddest day of his life. Rath Yatra was aimed to exploit Hindu sentiments to gain power.

[akash]

Well if u guys care so much about unity and equality in Hinduism why don't Brahmins just give Brahmin status to all Hindus obc sc st.

[bk]

There was no Hindu Unity even before implementation of reservation because Unity and Sanatan Dharma are mutually exclusive.

[rajneeshsingh]

But the decision of Supreme court in Indira Sahni vs State case whereby the reservation cannot exceed 50% has been mocked by our current PM Mr.Modi when he gave 10% additional reservation to EWS or Economically Weaker Sections

[sumityadav]

Which aimed to produce only brahmin & rajputs in high profile PSU or officers jobs and let other caste be in Kanvad yatra and this is KAMANDAL

[prasannjitkumar]

The anchor is slightly misinformed here.. BJP unites upper castes.not Hindus. Once they sideline minorities, they'll sideline OBC and SC ST

[strangersenpai]

what about caste discrimination? it cant be removed. those who dont have anything to be proud of take pride in their caste.