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#Upsc Social Issues
Labour rights beyond the shadow of BWSSB
The Supreme Court’s consideration of the BWSSB vs. A. Rajappa case in 2026 is a manifestation of the tension that exists between the safeguarding of labour and the elasticity of the economy. Despite the scrapping of the Industrial Disputes Act through the enactment of the Industrial Relations Code, social justice remains a constitutional duty.
A Timely Reset for the Food Security Act: Explained
The food security strategy of India should move beyond grain security towards achieving nutrition security. The AAY scheme amendment of 7 kg per head, up to a maximum of 35 kg, could be detrimental for smaller households. Reforms should ensure that there is no loss, an NFSA beneficiaries’ list update based on Census 2027, and diversification of the PDS basket.
Ladakh to Lead Independent India’s First Caste Enumeration
The Census 2027 will have the enumeration of castes in India, with Ladakh taking the lead in Population Enumeration since August 17. There will be an open-ended column for caste enumeration that will allow self-declaration. This process can help in formulating more effective policies regarding reservation and welfare, although many problems may arise.
Food Security Act Amendment May Hurt the Poorest: Explained
The NFSA amendment would change the entitlement of AAY from 35 kg per household to about 7 kg per individual, impacting smaller and weaker households more adversely. Since entitlement based on a per-capita approach would ensure formal equality, it could undermine substantive equality. Thus, reforms in this regard must consider both aspects.