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Scheduled Caste Population composition of India Scheduled Castes are notified in 31 States/UTs of India and there are altogether 1,241 individual ethnic groups, etc. notified as Scheduled Castes in different States/UTs. There has been some changes in the List of SCs/STs in States/ UTs during the last decade. As per the 2011 Census … Read more
National and state SC/ST commission National SC commission National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) is an Indian constitutional body established with a view to provide safeguards against the exploitation of Scheduled Castes to promote and protect their social, educational, economic and cultural interests, special provisions were made in the Constitution. Functions To … Read more
Bodies Constituted, Policies, Programmes and Schemes for welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is the nodal Ministry to oversee the interests of the Scheduled Castes. Though the primary responsibility for promotion of interests of the Scheduled Castes rests with all the Central … Read more
The Lok Sabha is the lower house of the Parliament of India. It is composed of directly elected members from single-member constituencies, and is the more powerful of the two houses of Parliament. The Lok Sabha has a maximum strength of 552 members, of which 543 are elected from territorial constituencies and 7 are nominated … Read more
Tribal Welfare Administration, Tribal sub plan and Single line administration in Chhattisgarh The tribal areas of Chhattisgarh though sparsely populated continue to receive special attention of the State Government primarily on account of their strategic location and comparative backwardness. The Tribal Sub Plan was started in 1974-75 in the State and entire tribal Population was … Read more
Provisions of SC/ST Atricities act, The Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted to prevent atrocities against scheduled castes and scheduled tribes. The Act is popularly known as POA, the SC/ST Act, the Prevention of Atrocities Act, or simply the Atrocities Act. ARTICLE 17 … Read more
Reservation of Seats in Gram Panchayats: Ensuring Inclusive Representation and Empowerment The institution of Gram Panchayats, the cornerstone of India’s decentralized governance system, plays a pivotal role in fostering local development and empowering rural communities. However, the effectiveness of these Panchayats hinges on the principle of inclusivity, ensuring that all sections of society have a … Read more
The PESA Act: Empowering Tribal Self-Governance and Resource Management The Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA), is a landmark legislation in India that aims to empower tribal communities in the Scheduled Areas by granting them greater control over their land, resources, and governance. This act, passed by the Indian Parliament, seeks to address … Read more
Provisions for scheduled castes, Tribes and Minorities CONSITITONAL PROVISIONS FOR SC & ST Constitutional History In the original Constitution, ARTICLE 338 provided for a special officer (the Commissioner for SCs and STs) responsible for monitoring the implementation of constitutional and legislative safeguards for SCs and STs and reporting to the president. Seventeen regional offices of … Read more
The Pillars of Indian Democracy: A Deep Dive into Important Articles of the Constitution The Indian Constitution, a monumental document crafted by the Constituent Assembly, stands as a testament to the nation’s commitment to democracy, social justice, and equality. It lays down the framework for governance, defines the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and establishes … Read more