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Why OBC Students Drop Out: A Crisis Beyond Scholarship Access

Why OBC Students Drop Out: A Crisis Beyond Scholarship Access

India’s higher education landscape has expanded over the years, yet OBC students drop out at disproportionately high rates. While several challenges affect retention, the central reason remains clear: scholarship access—or the lack of it. Delayed disbursement, policy confusion, and underfunded schemes force many students to leave college prematurely. Systemic issues like academic pressure or social exclusion

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Reservation is a Right, Not a Favour: A Constitutional Perspective

Reservation is a Right, Not a Favour: A Constitutional Perspective

In today’s political climate, it’s common to hear people say that reservation is a “gift” or “compromise.” But here’s the truth — “Reservation is a Right”, not a favor. It’s not a symbol of pity; it’s a constitutional mechanism to ensure justice, dignity, and representation for communities that have been systematically excluded for centuries. Especially

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What Youth Must Learn: Justice Means rectifying/correcting the Past, Not Ignoring It

What Youth Must Learn: Justice Means rectifying/correcting the Past, Not Ignoring It

In a time when everyone wants to “move forward,” it’s tempting to forget the struggles that brought us here. But here’s the truth, what youth must learn is that real justice doesn’t come from pretending the past didn’t happen — it comes from correcting/rectifying what was broken. For OBC communities, the injustice wasn’t personal — it was

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India’s First Digital Caste Census (2027): How It Could Reshape Reservation Rules

India’s First Digital Caste Census (2027): How It Could Reshape Reservation Rules

A New Chapter in India’s Social Justice Story For the first time in Independent India’s history, a full-scale Digital Caste Census is set to happen in 2027. This isn’t just another government data exercise. It could become a game-changer — one that reshapes how we think about reservation, representation, and true equality. Why Does a Caste Census Matter?

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Who’s Afraid of OBC Empowerment? The Truth Behind Policy Delays

Who’s Afraid of OBC Empowerment? The Truth Behind Policy Delays

OBC Empowerment is not just a slogan—it’s a civil rights struggle that India can no longer ignore. For decades, OBC communities have fought for what is rightfully theirs: representation, opportunity, and dignity. Yet every step forward is blocked by invisible walls—creamy layer restrictions, politics of ruled and ruling parties, unfilled quotas, and a refusal to collect

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OBC Reservation vs EWS Quota: Competing or Complementary?

OBC Reservation vs EWS Quota: Competing or Complementary?

The debate around OBC Reservation vs EWS Quota has taken center stage in India’s reservation discourse. At first glance, it appears to be a battle between caste-based justice and income-based opportunity. But the real question is deeper, Can both systems work together to serve India’s poorest, including the neglected youth within the OBC communities? Today, we explore

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Creamy Layer Concept in OBC Reservation: Rules, Changes & Controversies

Creamy Layer Concept in OBC Reservation: Rules, Changes & Controversies

India’s reservation policy was created to support communities that are socially and educationally disadvantaged. But what happens when some among them move forward — economically or professionally?. Should they continue to get reservation benefits?. This question gave rise to a concept called the “Creamy Layer.” And comply with the directions given in Article 340 of the

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