Don't Rob Peter Just Educate Them

Rajesh Shukla November 18, 2024

Income inequality in India remains a critical challenge, despite decades of robust economic growth, particularly following the economic liberalization of the 1990s. While millions have risen out of poverty, wealth continues to concentrate in the hands of a small elite, widening the gap between the rich and the poor. The wealthiest individuals now hold a disproportionate share of the nation's wealth, while vast segments of the population�especially in rural and marginalized communities�still struggle with limited access to essential services like education, healthcare, and economic opportunities....

Skim Off Creamy layer With Care

Rajesh Shukla October 26, 2024

The Haryana government's decision to implement the Supreme Court�s August 2024 order on sub-categorization within the Scheduled Castes (SC) reservation system marks a transformative shift in India�s approach to affirmative action. This move allows states to create sub-categories within the SC community, ensuring that reservation benefits are more effectively targeted toward the economically disadvantaged. Haryana�s swift action sets a powerful example for other states to follow, showcasing how policy can address the internal disparities within the SC community. This sub-categorization strategy seeks to refine affirmative action by ensuring that the most marginalized sections of society, who are still in need of support, receive the intended benefits...