Key Provisions of the 102nd Amendment of Indian Constitution
- Article 338B: The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) was established by Article 338B, which was added to the Indian Constitution by the amendment. The NCBC’s membership, authority, and duties are described in this article.
- Article 342A: It gives the Indian President the authority to establish socially and educationally disadvantaged groups in each of the states and union territories. Additionally, it gives the President the authority to change this list depending on the NCBC’s recommendations.
Some of the prominent people involved in bringing this Act are Ram Nath Kovind (President at that time), Narendra Modi (Prime Minister), Arun Jaitley (Late Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs), Amit Shah (Home Minister of India), Rajnath Singh, Venkaiah Naidu (Vice President of India at that time) and many more.
102nd Amendment of Indian Constitution, 2018
The 102nd Amendment of Indian Constitution, which was passed in 2018 and became effective on August 13, 2018, is a pivotal and transformative piece of legislation. It introduced a profound change to India’s affirmative action and reservation policies. The Indian Constitution has undergone numerous amendments since its adoption in 1950, each seeking to address specific issues and adapt to the changing needs of the nation. The 102nd Amendment Act, of 2018, is one such landmark amendment that brought significant changes to the constitutional framework.
Table of Content
- What is the 102nd Amendment of Indian Constitution, 2018?
- Key Provisions of the 102nd Amendment of Indian Constitution
- History of 102nd Amendment of Indian Constitution
- Why the 102nd Amendment of Indian Constitution is significant?
- Advantages of 102nd Amendment of Indian Constitution
- Drawbacks of 102nd Amendment of Indian Constitution