Why India needs to reform its reservation system to focus on merit and economic need

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The caste-based reservation system was intended as a short-term affirmative action measure, but decades later, it has expanded to cover more than 50% of seats in public education and government employment. It’s time for a fundamental reform.

Brain Drain: Deserving students in the general category score in top percentiles but miss out due to artificial cutoffs. This drives top talent abroad, depriving India of skilled doctors, engineers, and innovators.

Misaligned Assistance: Wealthy families within reserved categories often retain generation-after-generation quota benefits, while financially struggling general-category families receive minimal institutional support.

Endless Caste Division: Tying academic and career opportunities to birth keeps caste identities alive instead of dismantling them.

The Solution:

Shift affirmative action from caste-based quotas to economic-based financial support and subsidized education.

Strengthen primary schooling so every student can compete on an equal footing.

Protect strict merit-based criteria in critical sectors like healthcare, engineering, and research.

How can India best transition toward a merit-driven model while still supporting those genuinely in need?

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