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International Day for Persons with Disabilities: Despite schemes and benefits, social inclusion still a dream for many
Recently, a supplementary budget of ₹15 crores has been proposed for the completion of goals set for the empowerment of persons with disabilities by the department concerned.
Updated on Dec 03, 2023 07:18 AM IST
Sreya Deb, Lucknow
Manipur govt lodges FIR against Kuki group leader for ‘self-rule’ comment
The case against Muan Tombing, general secretary of the Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF), was registered at the Churachandpur police station on Thursday
Updated on Nov 18, 2023 07:28 AM IST
Review: This is Salvaged by Vauhini Vara
The author’s new short story collection explores life’s familiar traumas of loss, loneliness, addiction and ageing
Updated on Nov 18, 2023 05:06 AM IST
Sharmistha Jha
‘Inclusion among OBCs may shrink Marathas’ share in reservations’
Experts warn that including Marathas among Other Backward Classes (OBC) in order to increase their reservations may actually harm the community. Currently, Marathas benefit the most from the quota for Economically Backward Sections (EWS), but if they are included among OBCs, their reservation share may decrease significantly. Some suggest that Marathas should instead insist on the EWS quota, as their claim of backwardness has been repeatedly rejected by previous commissions. Others argue that the demand for OBC inclusion is politically motivated and that Marathas' actual population is around 11%, not 32% as claimed.
Updated on Nov 13, 2023 05:20 AM IST
Rift emerges over deadline as govt scrambles to resolve Maratha reservation issue
Differences have emerged between Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil and the Maharashtra government over the deadline for a decision on the issue of Maratha reservation. Jarange-Patil claims the government has given a written assurance that a decision will be made by December 24, while the government had said it had until January 2. The government has stated it will discuss with Jarange-Patil if more time is needed. The chief minister has held meetings with officials to implement promises to the Maratha community and expand the scope of a committee advising on the issue.
Updated on Nov 04, 2023 06:30 AM IST
