men and women to the enjoyment of fundamental rights or freedoms as enshrined in the Constitution. 34. At the same time, article 15 (3) of the Constitu ­ tion enables the States to provide special legislation in favour of women. Such legislation in favour of women cannot be treated as discriminatory, for it is intended to ensure that women attain equality with men. Similarly, special treatment is accorded to socially and education ­ ally backward classes, or scheduled castes and tribes. Article 4 35. The provisions for and limitations on emer ­ gency in India are provided for in the Indian Constitu ­ tion itself (arts. 352, 358 and 359, etc.). During the op­ eration of emergency, the Constitution places certain restrictions on the enjoyment of rights by individuals. 36. Under the Indian Constitution the President of India has the power to proclaim emergency in respect of the whole of India or a part of India, on his being satisfied as to the existence of a grave emergency whereby the security of India or any part of the territ ­ ory thereof is threatened whether by war or external aggression or armed rebellion. The President can also proclaim financial emergency under the Constitution. While a proclamation of emergency on grounds of threat to the security of India or any part of the territory of India due to war or external aggression is in oper­ ation, the protection of fundamental rights concerning speech, etc. contained in article 19 of the Constitution stand suspended. During the operation of emergency, the President may also by order declare the suspension of the right to move any court for alleged infringement of other fundamental rights contained in part III, ar­ ticles 20 and 21. Article 5 37. The Government of India takes note of article 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be discussing the fundamental rights and freedoms enshrined in the Indian Constitution, as well as the provisions for emergency situations. It seems to be focused on the legal framework and the protection of individual rights, rather than a specific policy area or sector.

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Education, Humanitarian aid and relief