🛡️ *One Hundred and Fifth Constitutional Amendment Act, 2021* ♟️Articles 338B and 342A: Modified to restore the power of State Governments and Union Territories to identify and specify Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBCs) for their own purposes. ♟️Article 366 (Clause 26C): Substituted to clarify that the President's power to specify SEBCs applies only to the Central List, for the purposes of the Central Government. ♟️Restored the autonomy of states and union territories in identifying and specifying SEBCs for reservations and affirmative action at the state level. ♟️Provided clarity that the Central List for SEBCs pertains solely to the Central Government, ensuring state-specific reservations are distinct and independent. ♟️Empowered states and union territories to tailor affirmative action measures according to local needs, promoting inclusive development at the regional level. ♟️Strengthened federalism by recognizing state autonomy in defining SEBCs, while maintaining clarity on the scope of the Central List. ♟️The One Hundred and Fifth Constitutional Amendment Act, 2021, reinforced decentralization and state autonomy, enabling more inclusive governance and ensuring social justice for SEBCs across India.