Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
UPSC examines the constitutional provisions, legal frameworks, and socio-economic challenges associated with caste discrimination, its impact on social justice, and government efforts to eradicate it.
Caste discrimination and untouchability are deeply entrenched social evils in India, historically leading to the marginalization and oppression of certain communities. The Indian Constitution, through its Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles, explicitly prohibits discrimination on grounds of caste and abolishes untouchability, aiming to establish an egalitarian society.