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steps taken by government to promote equality

Constitutional Provisions are well developed and implemented to prevent any sort of inequality in India by the Government of India. On the basis of the constitutional provisions the Government provide compulsory elementary education to all children of the country, legal aid, protection of life and property, equality, right to express. Democracy, socialism, secularism, justice and equality are to a be cultivated through the provision of equalizing educational opportunity for establishing an egalitarian society. Admission to educational institutions has been made available to all irrespective of caste and religion. Educational institutions have been opened in large numbers in order to provide opportunity to all for getting education.In order to overcome wastage and stagnation in primary education, Pre-school education is to be given priority. Pre-school education centres like Balwadi, Anganwadi etc. have been opened and are to be set up in large scale. Provision of free scholarships are made for the backward and disadvantaged groups. Special treatment as being made for S.C., S.T and Other Backward Communities in relation to reservation of seats, provision of different types of scholarships to ensure equality in education. In tribal areas, residential schools or Ashram schools have been set up. Kanyashram schools have been commissioned in the tribal areas to facilitate education of girls. Steps have been taken for the education and training of blind, deaf, orthopaedically handicapped and educable sub-normal children by the government and voluntary organisations. Strict laws are enforced against those who violate and show inequality on any basis.