Social Justice & Welfare·Amendments
Skill Development — Amendments
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Version 1Updated 5 Mar 2026
| Amendment | Year | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93rd Amendment | 2005 | Added Article 15(5) enabling the state to make special provisions for socially and educationally backward classes in educational institutions, including private institutions. This amendment provided constitutional support for affirmative action in skill development programs targeting minorities who are also socially and educationally backward. | Strengthened the legal foundation for minority-specific skill development programs by enabling special provisions in both public and private training institutions, facilitating public-private partnerships in minority skill development |