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History of reverse discrimination in government jobs and education for other backward classes in India; with special reference to the recommendations of the Backward Classes Commission appointed by the Govt. of India, in 1980 under the chairmanship of B.P. Mandal, a former member of Parliament.
"The present work on Backward Castes critically examined and analyzed history of reservation policies and programmes for backward castes from the beginning in different States, recommendations give by various committees, and commissions, etc. The book also focused on after effects on announcement of Mandal recommendations and development after Mandal Judgement (1992)." -- BOOK JACKET.
Can a state empower its citizens by classifying them? Or do reservation policies reinforce the very categories they are meant to eradicate? Indian reservation policies on government jobs, legislative seats and university admissions for disadvantaged groups, like affirmative action policies elsewhere, are based on the premise that recognizing group distinctions in society is necessary to subvert these distinctions. Yet the official identification of eligible groups has unintended side-effects on identity politics. Bridging theories which emphasize the fluidity of identities and those which highlight the utility of group-based mobilizations and policies, this book exposes didactic enforcement of categorizations, while recognizing the social and political gains facilitated by group-based strategies.
Comprehensive text on the Constitution of India, with a holistic approach• Covers the evolution of the Indian constitution, government and politics from Independence to the present day• An appendix at the end of every chapter providing the latest information• Useful for the students and teachers of political science and law, and candidates appearing for the competitive examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission and the state public service commissions
This book considers the remarkable transformations that have taken place in India since 1980, a period that began with the assassination of the formidable Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Her death, and that of her son Rajiv seven years later, marked the end of the Nehru-Gandhi era. Although the country remains one of the few democracies in the developing world, many of the policies instigated by these earlier regimes have been swept away to make room for dramatic alterations in the political, economic and social landscape. Sumit Ganguly and Rahul Mukherji, two leading political scientists of South Asia, chart these developments with particular reference to social and political mobilization, the rise of the BJP and its challenge to Nehruvian secularism and the changes to foreign policy that, in combination with its meteoric economic development, have ensured India a significant place on the world stage.
India has long been dominated by the upper castes, even though the lower castes make up more than two thirds of the population. This book examines how the lower castes have become more assertive in recent decades.
India, long known for its huge population, religious conflicts and its status as not-quite best friend ally of the United States has moved from the backwaters of world attention to centre stage. Afghanistan and Pakistan with whom India is in almost conflict, are neighbours. India has developed a nuclear capability which also has a way of grabbing attention. This book discusses current issues and historical background and provides a thorough index important to a better understanding of this diverse country.
India Country Study Guide - Strategic Information and Developments Volume 1 Strategic Information and Developments