EWS

EWS
abbreviationIntermediateLoanword from EnglishEWS
⚖️Law
formal

A category in India's reservation system for individuals from economically weaker sections of society, providing them with educational and employment benefits.

EWS आरक्षण के तहत, गरीब परिवारों के बच्चों को उच्च शिक्षा में छूट मिलती है।

Under EWS reservation, children from poor families receive concessions in higher education.

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Introduced in 2019, this reservation is distinct from SC/ST/OBC quotas and targets families with annual income below ₹8 lakh.

sociology

A social classification used to identify and support economically disadvantaged groups in India.

EWS वर्ग के लोग अक्सर सामाजिक और आर्थिक रूप से पिछड़े होते हैं।

People in the EWS category are often socially and economically backward.

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The classification is based on income, land ownership, and other economic criteria.

Collocations

EWS आरक्षणEWS reservationEWS प्रमाणपत्रEWS certificate

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Related Phrases

आरक्षणphrase
reservation
प्रमाणपत्रphrase
certificate

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Official Documents

EWS is often used in government forms and legal texts to denote eligibility for benefits.

Gold Rule

Legal Context

EWS is a legally recognized category in India, distinct from SC/ST/OBC reservations.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the English phrase 'Economically Weaker Section,' adopted in Indian legal and administrative contexts.

📝Usage Notes

EWS is a formal term used in government policies and legal documents. Avoid using it colloquially.

Word Breakdown

E
Economically
prefix
+
WS
Weaker Section
suffix
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