State Government Reservation Policies

State government reservation policies allocate a certain percentage of seats or jobs to specific groups like Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and sometimes women or minorities. These policies aim to ensure social equality and provide these groups better access to education, employment, and representation, addressing historical disadvantages. The exact reservation percentages vary by state and are set by law. While designed to promote inclusivity, they also involve ongoing debates about fairness and merit, balancing social justice with equal opportunity for all citizens.