Addressing the nation on the eve of India’s 78th Independence Day, President Draupadi Murmu stressed on creating a more inclusive society and said that to achieve this goal we need to strengthen affirmative action further. Let us tell you today what is the difference between affirmative action and reservation
Difference between Affirmative Action and Reservation
Both Affirmative Action and Reservation aim to provide equal opportunities to the weaker sections of society. However, there are some major differences between them. First know about Affirmative Action.
what is affirmative action
It is a broad concept that is implemented by government and private organizations. Its purpose is to provide equal opportunities to socially and economically backward classes in employment, education, and other fields. It includes special policies, schemes and programs. Through these, the deprived classes are helped. It can be applicable not only in government, but also in private sectors.
How is reservation different from this?
Reservation is a part of Affirmative Action, but it is specifically applied in the context of India. Reservation means that a certain percentage of seats in government jobs, educational institutions, and other opportunities are reserved for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes (OBCs). The purpose of reservation is to bring the most backward and deprived sections of the society into the mainstream.
Understand the main difference between these two
Affirmative action is broad and can include a wide range of policies and programs. While reservation is a specific quota-based system that is implemented in India. Affirmative action can be implemented in different ways in different countries and societies, reservation is a legal concept specifically prescribed by the Constitution of India.
What else did President Draupadi Murmu say?
President Draupadi Murmu In his address, PM Modi said that India has become the fifth largest economy of the world and we are ready to get a place among the top three economies of the world. He also called for rejecting the tendencies that promote discord on the basis of perceived social levels in India and along with this he said that India wants to use its influential position to expand world peace and prosperity. 78th Independence Day In her message to the nation on the eve of the Independence Day, President Murmu attributed this success to the hard work of farmers and workers, the far-sightedness of entrepreneurs and the visionary leadership of the country.
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