GS4 · UPSC Mains
There have been widespread protests both in favour of and against advancing reservation in educational institutions and government jobs to a certain section of the society. You are the chairman of a high level commission that was constituted to look into the matter. The commission has found no compelling reasons to provide reservation to this section and is about to submit its final report to the government. Meanwhile, the government takes the decision to extend reservation to the section, turning the commission's findings inconsequential. You have also been requested to ensure that the final report supports the government's decision. (a) Discuss the dilemma that you face in this situation? (b) What course of action would you adopt and why? (c) Also discuss the ethical issues involved with the policy of affirmative action in India.
GS4 · Case studies on the above issues GS4 · Human values — lessons from leaders, reformers & administrators; role of family, society & educational institutions
| Topper | Rank | Source | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archit Nigam | — | VisionIAS | p.29 |
| Charu | — | VisionIAS | p.29 |
| Nupur Goel | — | VisionIAS | p.29 |
| Sanjita Mohapatra | — | Vision | p.29 |