Nabarangpur: In Nabarangpur district, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has submitted a memorandum to the District Collector demanding the provision of reservations in higher education for the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBCs).
The ABVP stated that due to economic and social disadvantages, many students from underprivileged SEBC communities in Odisha are unable to access higher education. This is hindering the educational growth and development of the state. Reservation is essential for the empowerment of these communities and the establishment of social justice.
As per the guidelines set by the Supreme Court and the Central Government, there is a proposal to grant reservation to this category. Several states in the country, including Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, have already implemented such reservations in the field of education for backward communities.
While Odisha currently provides reservation for SEBCs in employment, the absence of similar provisions in education has created a contradiction. For a long time, there has been a demand to extend reservation to the education sector as education is directly linked to employment opportunities. The disparity caused by this gap results in inequality and injustice.
Implementing educational reservation for SEBCs in Odisha will ensure equal opportunities in higher education for numerous students from underprivileged backgrounds. This will help establish social justice and equality in the state and play a crucial role in human resource development.
According to the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, this step will be important in increasing the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER). As a large portion of Odisha’s population belongs to the backward communities, providing reservation in education is essential for the overall development of the state.
Offering justifiable reservation to SEBCs in Odisha’s higher education system will enable students from this group to build a brighter future and contribute significantly to the state’s social and economic progress.
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