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1 minSocial Issue
  1. होम
  2. /
  3. अवधारणाएं
  4. /
  5. Social Issue
  6. /
  7. Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
Social Issue

Economically Weaker Section (EWS)

Economically Weaker Section (EWS) क्या है?

Economically Weaker Section (EWS) refers to a category of citizens in India who belong to the general category (i.e., not belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, or Other Backward Classes) and whose family income is below a certain threshold, making them eligible for certain benefits and reservations.

ऐतिहासिक पृष्ठभूमि

EWS Reservation: Key Features

Comparison table highlighting the key features of the EWS reservation.

EWS Reservation: Key Features

FeatureDetailsConstitutional Basis
Reservation Quota10% in government jobs and educational institutionsArticle 15(6) and Article 16(6)
Eligibility CriteriaFamily income below ₹8 lakh per annum and asset ownership criteriaDefined by state governments
BeneficiariesGeneral category candidates not belonging to SC, ST, or OBCBased on social category

💡 Highlighted: Row 1 is particularly important for exam preparation

1 minSocial Issue
  1. होम
  2. /
  3. अवधारणाएं
  4. /
  5. Social Issue
  6. /
  7. Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
Social Issue

Economically Weaker Section (EWS)

Economically Weaker Section (EWS) क्या है?

Economically Weaker Section (EWS) refers to a category of citizens in India who belong to the general category (i.e., not belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, or Other Backward Classes) and whose family income is below a certain threshold, making them eligible for certain benefits and reservations.

ऐतिहासिक पृष्ठभूमि

EWS Reservation: Key Features

Comparison table highlighting the key features of the EWS reservation.

EWS Reservation: Key Features

FeatureDetailsConstitutional Basis
Reservation Quota10% in government jobs and educational institutionsArticle 15(6) and Article 16(6)
Eligibility CriteriaFamily income below ₹8 lakh per annum and asset ownership criteriaDefined by state governments
BeneficiariesGeneral category candidates not belonging to SC, ST, or OBCBased on social category

💡 Highlighted: Row 1 is particularly important for exam preparation

The concept gained prominence with the introduction of the 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019, which provided for 10% reservation in government jobs and educational institutions for EWS candidates.

मुख्य प्रावधान

8 points
  • 1.

    10% reservation in government jobs and educational institutions for EWS candidates.

  • 2.

    Eligibility criteria based on family income and asset ownership.

  • 3.

    Family income limit typically set by state governments, often around ₹8 lakh per annum.

  • 4.

    Candidates must not belong to SC, ST, or OBC categories.

  • 5.

    Aims to promote social equity and inclusion.

  • 6.

    The definition and criteria for EWS may vary across states.

  • 7.

    The Supreme Court has upheld the validity of the EWS reservation.

  • 8.

    The EWS quota is applied horizontally, meaning it is within the existing unreserved seats.

दृश्य सामग्री

EWS Reservation: Key Features

Comparison table highlighting the key features of the EWS reservation.

FeatureDetailsConstitutional Basis
Reservation Quota10% in government jobs and educational institutionsArticle 15(6) and Article 16(6)
Eligibility CriteriaFamily income below ₹8 lakh per annum and asset ownership criteriaDefined by state governments
BeneficiariesGeneral category candidates not belonging to SC, ST, or OBCBased on social category

संबंधित अवधारणाएं

Ayushman Bharat SchemePrimary Healthcare

स्रोत विषय

Delhi Government Boosts Primary Healthcare with 81 New Ayushman Mandirs

Social Issues

UPSC महत्व

Important for UPSC GS Paper 2 (Social Justice, Governance, Constitution) and GS Paper 1 (Social Issues). Questions can be asked in Prelims and Mains regarding the constitutional basis, eligibility criteria, and impact of EWS reservation.

On This Page

DefinitionHistorical BackgroundKey PointsVisual InsightsRelated ConceptsUPSC RelevanceSource Topic

Source Topic

Delhi Government Boosts Primary Healthcare with 81 New Ayushman MandirsSocial Issues

Related Concepts

Ayushman Bharat SchemePrimary Healthcare
The concept gained prominence with the introduction of the 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019, which provided for 10% reservation in government jobs and educational institutions for EWS candidates.

मुख्य प्रावधान

8 points
  • 1.

    10% reservation in government jobs and educational institutions for EWS candidates.

  • 2.

    Eligibility criteria based on family income and asset ownership.

  • 3.

    Family income limit typically set by state governments, often around ₹8 lakh per annum.

  • 4.

    Candidates must not belong to SC, ST, or OBC categories.

  • 5.

    Aims to promote social equity and inclusion.

  • 6.

    The definition and criteria for EWS may vary across states.

  • 7.

    The Supreme Court has upheld the validity of the EWS reservation.

  • 8.

    The EWS quota is applied horizontally, meaning it is within the existing unreserved seats.

दृश्य सामग्री

EWS Reservation: Key Features

Comparison table highlighting the key features of the EWS reservation.

FeatureDetailsConstitutional Basis
Reservation Quota10% in government jobs and educational institutionsArticle 15(6) and Article 16(6)
Eligibility CriteriaFamily income below ₹8 lakh per annum and asset ownership criteriaDefined by state governments
BeneficiariesGeneral category candidates not belonging to SC, ST, or OBCBased on social category

संबंधित अवधारणाएं

Ayushman Bharat SchemePrimary Healthcare

स्रोत विषय

Delhi Government Boosts Primary Healthcare with 81 New Ayushman Mandirs

Social Issues

UPSC महत्व

Important for UPSC GS Paper 2 (Social Justice, Governance, Constitution) and GS Paper 1 (Social Issues). Questions can be asked in Prelims and Mains regarding the constitutional basis, eligibility criteria, and impact of EWS reservation.

On This Page

DefinitionHistorical BackgroundKey PointsVisual InsightsRelated ConceptsUPSC RelevanceSource Topic

Source Topic

Delhi Government Boosts Primary Healthcare with 81 New Ayushman MandirsSocial Issues

Related Concepts

Ayushman Bharat SchemePrimary Healthcare