Scheduled Castes Statements

Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes - Latest statements from the press
official designations given to various groups of indigenous people in India
“ Reservation is an extremely important and sensitive issue for SC, ST and OBC communities, particularly for SCs and STs who have faced discrimination, exploitation and deprivation for centuries,

Mayawati,
Raising ‘creamy layer’ issue contrary to Constitution’s objectives:…
“ Caste discrimination cannot be measured merely through economic progress. Its impact continues to affect every aspect of the lives of those who have suffered from it,

Mayawati,
Mayawati opposes ‘creamy layer’ for SCs, STs in reservation, hits out…
“ The annual financial aid of ₹15,000 for every student up to Intermediate under Thalliki Vandanam scheme will meet the needs of their education. More than ₹10,000 crore has been disbursed under the…

Chief Minister,
State govt. will focus on G.O. 3 for jobs for tribals in Agency areas,…
“ At present, there is no shortage of teachers in any government school across the State, in sharp contrast to the situation where many schools struggled due to lack of teachers during the 2019-24…

Chief Minister,
State govt. will focus on G.O. 3 for jobs for tribals in Agency areas,…
“ Whether Ram or Rahim, the UCC has been brought to ensure equal rights for all,

Chief Minister,
MP cabinet approves UCC; up to 5-yr jail for married persons in live…