* The term Equity refers to being "fair & impartial". It also means equalising the effects of been partial also.
* People get oppressed economically and socially at times. Because of which they have been "denied the opportunity" of increasing their livelihood better.
* Therefore, we need to ensure "equal access to wealth opportunities and social privileges" are given to each and every citizen without partiality.
* There the role of "Social Justice" comes in play to set things right. Equity, thereby Is guaranteed through social justice.
* By guaranteeing the five principles of social justice, equity is maintained both socially and economically in a society. These are;
- access to resources
- equity
- participation
- diversity
- human rights
* In 1871, Madras census report showed that, 15/16 passed in ICS exam, 17/21 passed in Engineering exam, 77/140 passed in civil services were from a single community and questions their presence were not proportionate to their population as a whole. These were pointed out in a book called "fairplay" as well.
* Justice party members like Aiyodhidasanar, T.M Nair, P.T.Tyagarajan were forefront in carrying the torch of social justice and uphelded Equity in our society
* In 1921, Women were allowed to vote during Subbharayalu reddiar period. In 1921 Sept 16, 1st Communal GO and in 1922 Aug 15, 2nd Communal GO were passed to give reservations to those people who were not given access to privileges, leading to the implementation of Quota System in 1928 by Muthaiah mudhaliar of Justice party
* Best example of such contribution to social justice leading to equity in society was during Kamaraj period (1954-1965) by 'eradication of hereditary educational system', 'noon meal scheme', because of which our literacy rate increased 5 times from British period (from 7% to 37%)
* Following them, during the Congress period, many schemes and programmes started to focus on education & women empowerment.
We at 2024, now, have a simple but effective proven formula. Through women empowerment and youth employment, we, the AIPC of INC strongly believe, it is possible now to restore our economy back, strongly through focusing on "Equity"
