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OVERVIEW
The Indian
Constitution is committed to the equality of citizens. The
Directive Principles of the Government Policy is also to promote
with special care the educational and economic interests of the
weaker sections of the people, and, in particular, of the SC/STs
and Minorities. To achieve the objective of "Equality" with many
facets, special provisions have been made in the constitution of
India.
Constitutional
Provisions
Article 46 of the
Constitution states that, “The State shall promote, with special
care, the education and economic interests of the weaker
sections of the people, and, in particular of the Scheduled
Castes and Scheduled Tribes, and shall protect them from social
injustice and all forms of social exploitation.” Articles 330,
332, 335, 338 to 342 and the entire Fifth and Sixth Schedules of
the Constitution deal with special provisions for implementation
of the objectives set forth in Article 46. Similarly, Articles
30(1) provides for the rights of the Minorities to establish and
administer educational institutions of their choice. These
provisions need to be fully utilized for the benefit of these
weaker sections in our society.
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