Understanding EWS Reservation Percentage Under the 103rd Amendment Act

The question asks about the specific percentage of reservation mandated for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) by a significant piece of legislation.

The 103rd Amendment Act, 2019

The Constitution (One Hundred and Third Amendment) Act, 2019, brought about key changes to the Indian Constitution. This amendment specifically aimed at providing socio-economic benefits to certain sections of society who were not covered by existing reservation policies.

This Act introduced provisions to allow the government to provide reservations for the 'economically weaker sections' of citizens. It amended Article 15 of the Constitution by adding clause (6) and Article 16 by adding clause (6).

Maximum Reservation for EWS

Through this amendment, the government is empowered to make special provisions for the advancement of any economically weaker sections, other than the classes mentioned in clauses (1) and (2) of Article 15. This reservation can be in the form of admission to educational institutions, including private educational institutions, whether aided or unaided by the State.

Furthermore, the Act enables the government to make provisions for reservation in matters of appointments or posts in the services under the State in favour of such economically weaker sections.

The maximum percentage of reservation that was introduced for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) under the $\text{103}^{\text{rd}}$ Amendment Act, 2019, is 10%.

This reservation is applied based on economic criteria, distinct from reservations provided on the grounds of caste or tribe.