Plea demands 5 percent PwD Quota at GMERS medical colleges, Gujarat HC issues notice to state

Published On 2021-10-26T15:57:17+05:30 | Updated On 11 Nov 2021 9:56 AM GMT

Overview

The discussion regarding reservation has once again taken the spotlight after the Gujarat High Court issued a notice in response to a petition was filed in Gujarat seeking 5% reservation for Persons with Disability (PwD).

According to a recent report by Mirror, on Thursday, 14^th October 2021, the Gujarat High Court issued a notice to the state government and other concerned bodies with regard to a petition filed by a young medical aspirant. The petition requested a 5% reservation quota for Persons with Disability in self-financed medical colleges run by the Gujarat Medical Education & Research Society (GMERS). The plea also sought relief that PwD be admitted to the medical college nearest to their residence.

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Plea Seeks 5 Percent PwD Quota At GMERS Medical Colleges, HC Issues Notice To State

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