Discusss in about 100 words the importance of the Article 16(A) of the Indian Constitution for the fulfilment of the right to equality of opportunity.

The preamble of our constitution mentions two things about equality. Equality of status and equality of opportunity. The Constitution clarifies that the government can implement special schemes and measures for improving the conditions of certain sections of the society.

Children, women, and the socially and educationally backward classes, there is a provision for 'reservations' in jobs and in admissions. Some people have wondered whythere are reservations if we follow the principle of equality.

In fact Article 16(4) of the constitution explicity clarifies that a policy like resevagioon will not be seen as a violation of right to equality. If we try to find out the spirit of the constitution, this is required for the fulfilment of the right to equality of opportunity.

Article 16(4) Nothing in this article shall prevent the state from making any provision for the reservation of appointments or posts in favour of only backward class of citizens which in the opinion of the state, is not adequately represented in the services under the state.

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