Eligibility Criteria for EWS Reservation
The Bill defines the Economically Weaker Section as one having
- Family income below Rs. 8 lakh per annum;
- Agricultural land below 5 acres;
- The residential house below 1000 sq. ft;
- The residential plot below 100 yards in the notified municipality; and
- The residential plot is below 200 yards other than in the notified municipality area.
Eligibility for EWS Reservation – 103 Amendment Act 2019
Full form of EWS is Economically Weaker Section. Understanding eligibility for economically weaker section (EWS) reservations is essential in ensuring equitable opportunity and access to benefits for individuals in this category. The Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act 2019, aims to provide 10% reservation in government jobs and educational institutes for economically weaker section (EWS) of the society and it came into effect on January 14, 2019.
Table of Content
- Eligibility Criteria for EWS Reservation
- Impact of Constitution 103 Amendment Act 2019
- Features of Constitution 103 Amendment Act 2019
- Challenges For EWS Reservation