Hyderabad, April 8 -- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) Vice Chancellor Ghanta Chakrapani on Wednesday said reservations play a crucial role in establishing equity in society and ensuring equal distribution of opportunities among all sections.
Speaking at a symposium on 'Reservations - Democracy - Challenges' organised as part of Social Empowerment Week celebrations at the university campus, Chakrapani said reservation is an important social policy rooted in democratic values and should be aligned with population proportions to ensure fairness.
He said reservation is not merely a provision but a fundamental right that strengthens inclusiveness in democracy and cautioned that educational institutions should not remain silent on so...