Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
This concept is fundamental to social justice, constitutional law, governance, and socio-economic development in India. UPSC examines its constitutional validity, socio-economic impact, judicial interpretations, and challenges in implementation.
Caste-based reservations in India are a form of affirmative action enshrined in the Constitution, designed to address historical injustices, ensure social equity, and provide representation for socially and educationally backward classes (SEBCs), Scheduled Castes (SCs), and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in education, employment, and legislative bodies.