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World Science Day: Why it is urgent to address caste-based discrimination in Indian medical institutions

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Updated on: 11 November,2022 11:05 AM IST  |  Mumbai
Sarasvati T | sarasvati.nagesh@mid-day.com

The rise in the number of suicides of NEET aspirants and medical students from marginalised communities has brought into focus the unaddressed issue of caste in the Indian medical system. On World Science Day, public health expert Dr Sylvia Karpagam shares nuanced insights on how caste privileges lead to systemic exclusion of SC, ST students

World Science Day: Why it is urgent to address caste-based discrimination in Indian medical institutions

World Science Day is celebrated to highlight the significance of science in our daily lives and to stay informed about scientific developments. Photo: AFP.

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