Synopsis Caste System in India in undergoing a change in its form, nature and character. The shape of emerging India will be different from that of modern western societies, and caste, in its new transformation, will be an important contributing factor in determining that shape. This book examines the principles underlining the policies of reservation and affirmative action adopted by multi-ethnic society--India. Despite the fact that the government of India has, for over fifty years now, applied these measures to overcome discrimination based on caste and race respectively. The book analyses the degree of social transformation achieved due to the implementation of the policy of reservation in the public services among the SC's and ST's.