Certificate Issuance Disparity Highlights Economic Disparities in Kashmir and Jammu
What happened
A review of certificate issuance across the region revealed a significant disparity between Jammu and Kashmir. Over the last two years, the Jammu division issued 24,058 Economically Weaker Sections certificates, while the Kashmir division issued 2,486, representing about 91 percent of the total certificates issued by Jammu. This disparity was raised by lawmakers during a recent assembly session, noting that Kashmir has a higher population dependent on government rations.
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Why it matters
The difference in certificate issuance is noted to critically impact Kashmir's access to jobs and entry into professional courses. Lawmakers highlighted that despite Kashmir having a larger population of poor people, the Economically Weaker Sections test uses a different standard, leading to a lopsided spread of certificates.
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Who's involved
- JammuLocation where the high volume of certificate issuance was recorded.
- KashmirTerritory facing critical limitations in job and educational opportunities due to certificate disparity.
- governmentThe governing body responsible for the administration and issuance of the certificates.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- KashmirSpeculative
Kashmir might face reduced access to jobs and professional courses due to the disparity in Economically Weaker Sections certificate issuance.
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The entities involved
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Assam
Indian state
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Kashmir
disputed territory between China, India and Pakistan
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Jammu
city in Jammu Division, India