The ‘Kerala State Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes’ plays a role in:

The correct answer is d) All of the above.

The Kerala State Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes is a statutory body established by the Government of Kerala to safeguard the interests of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the state. The Commission has the following functions:

• To investigate all matters relating to the safeguards provided for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes under the Constitution or any other law for the time being in force and to take up such matters with the appropriate authorities;
• To review the implementation of the safeguards provided for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and to make recommendations for their effective implementation;
• To undertake studies and research on the problems of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and to make recommendations for their amelioration;
• To spread awareness among the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes about their rights and privileges;
• To promote and protect the interests of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes;
• To perform such other functions as may be entrusted to it by the Government.

The Commission plays a vital role in ensuring that the rights of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are protected and that they are able to enjoy the benefits of all the schemes and programs that are being implemented for their welfare.