PROVISIONS TO COMBAT DISCRIMINATION

The Indian constitution gives right to equality

before the law to all the persons (Article 14 )

The Indian constitution prohibits discrimination

on the grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex

and place of birth. (Article 15 )

While providing equality of opportunity for all

citizens (Article 16 )

*CASTE BASED

In central government funded higher

education institutions, 22.5%of available

seats are reserved for scheduled caste (Dalit)

and Scheduled Tribe (Adivasi) students (15%)

SC-13%, ST-7% NT-8%, DT/VJ – 3%, OBC-19%.

FOR SCS AND STS

The constitution laid down 15% and 7.5% of vacancies to

government aided educational institutes and for jobs in the

government / public sector

In AIIMS 14% of seats are reserved for SCs 8% for STs In

addition SC/ST students with only 50% scores are eligible.

This ratio is followed even in parliament and all elections where

few constituencies are earmarked for those from certain

communities.

In a few states like Tamil Nadu the percentage of reservation is

18% for SCs and 1% for STs. In Andhra Pradesh 25% of

educational institutes and government jobs for BCs 15% for SCs

6% for STs

FOR WOMEN

The 73rd and 74th constitutional amendments

(1992) give 33% representation to women in

panchayats and nagar palikas

30% headship to women in these bodies at

the village block and district levels in rural

areas and in towns and cities.

30% of seats are reserved for females in

many institutions

RELIGION BASEDThe Tamil Nadu government has allotted 3.5%

of seats each to Muslims and Christians

Andhra Pradesh 4% reservations for Muslims.

Kerala public services commission has a quota

of 12% for Muslims.

Religious minority status educational

institutes also have 50% reservation for their

particular religious.