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Social Justice vs. Meritocracy: Rethinking Nepal’s Reservation Policy in Public Service

Literature Review on Reservation in Government Services of Nepal 1. Introduction Reservation in government services is a policy aimed at ensuring equal representation of historically marginalized communities. In Nepal, as in many other countries, reservation policies are implemented to promote social justice and create an inclusive workforce within government institutions. This review examines the global history of reservation policies, the impact of such policies on different countries, and Nepal’s current condition in comparison. Additionally, it explores strategies for sustaining and improving Nepal’s government service sector while maintaining equity and efficiency. 2. Global History of Reservation Policies Reservation, also known as affirmative action, has been a widely adopted policy worldwide to uplift socially and economically disadvantaged groups. India : One of the earliest and most extensive reservation systems, India introduced caste-based reservations under the Briti...