UPSC CSE Mains 2023 · GS2 · 15 marks · 250 words

“Development and welfare schemes for the vulnerable, by its nature, are discriminatory in approach.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer.

Theme

T70 Affirmative action & welfare schemes for vulnerable sections

What UPSC asks in this theme

Questions ask why underprivileged groups don't fully benefit from affirmative action, whether welfare schemes are discriminatory, exclusion in urban business, and restructuring centrally sponsored schemes.

What to cover

Reservation framework and creamy layer
Implementation gaps
Centrally sponsored schemes and state flexibility

Writing the answer

Use the constitutional basis (Art 15, 16, 46) and evidence

These notes are for the whole theme, built from all 4 of its PYQs. UPSC does not publish model answers.

More PYQs from this theme

GS1202415 marks
Despite comprehensive policies for equity and social justice, underprivileged sections are not yet getting the full benefits of affirmative action envisaged by the Constitution. Comment.
GS22014
Do government’s schemes for up-lifting vulnerable and backward communities by protecting required social resources for them, lead to their exclusion in establishing businesses in urban economies?
GS22013
The Central Government frequently complains on the poor performance of the State Governments in eradicating suffering of the vulnerable sections of the society. Restructuring of Centrally sponsored schemes across the sectors for ameliorating the cause of vulnerable sections of population aims at providing flexibility to the States in better implementation. Critically evaluate.

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