By Nida Sadiq
Srinagar- The Open Merit Students Association (OMSA) has taken a major step by drafting a Reservation Amendment Bill 2025 after the Jammu and Kashmir Government failed to respond to their concerns about the existing reservation system by the February 7 deadline.
Addressing the media, OMSA leaders said that the Government’s silence left them with no choice but to take action. After detailed discussions with constitutional experts, the association has prepared a proposal that aims to balance merit-based selection with affirmative action.
“This Bill is designed to protect the rights of hardworking students while ensuring that reservation policies remain fair and inclusive. It promotes social justice while maintaining the credibility of competitive exams,” OMSA representatives stated.
The association stressed that the proposed changes would help create a system where deserving students get equal opportunities without weakening the principle of meritocracy. OMSA believes that their amendments will improve the reservation policy by making it more transparent, balanced, and beneficial for society as a whole.
OMSA has urged Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) to carefully review the Bill and take steps to introduce it in the Assembly. “It is now up to our lawmakers to address this critical issue and work towards a policy that supports both fairness and excellence,” they said.
The association also emphasized its commitment to peaceful discussions and cooperation with all stakeholders. OMSA expressed its readiness to engage with policymakers, civil society groups, and education experts to ensure that the Bill gets the attention it deserves.
With the February 7 deadline passing without any response from the Government, OMSA has taken this proactive step to push for necessary reforms. The association hopes that its efforts will lead to a well-structured and just reservation policy that benefits all sections of society.
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