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Provide 'reservations' only for employment to the poor

"Reservation" in India means reserving government jobs, in educational institutions and assembly seats for certain sections of the population, etc. We all knew it's consequences. Reservation in India is a government policy supported by the Indian Constitution (through various amendments).  Times have changed and policies have changed.  Make reservations for the poor and their jobs ...give every family a government job.... and reservation will have real meaning. Reservations for government jobs in India are meant to address historical injustices against certain groups and ensure equal representation in state and central services.   There are also reservations in higher education institutions and Parliament.  Reservation is a system of affirmative action in India that was created during the British rule.   Based on the provisions of the Indian Constitution, it allows the central government and the states and territories of India to set a higher percentage of reserved quotas or seats for the "socially and economically backward" in higher education admissions, employment, political institutions, etc.  There should be reservation of government jobs for poor unemployed in India.  The present situation demands this needy amendment to solve the controversy of reservation.




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Absence of proper timetable for GPSC exams troubling

SIDDHESH MARATHE, Via email
Published Nov 11, 2024, 7:28 PM IST
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I am writing to draw attention to a significant issue faced by thousands of aspiring candidates preparing for the Goa Public Service Commission (GPSC) exams. Unlike the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and other state PSCs, which maintains a consistent and structured yearly calendar, the GPSC lacks a proper timetable to announce new posts and conduct corresponding examinations. This irregularity creates substantial uncertainty, leaving many aspirants in limbo and…

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