Schedule Caste

Poll Body Issues Notice To Trinamool Leader For Scheduled Castes Remark

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday April 16, 2021

The Election Commission has issued a notice to Trinamool Congress leader Sujata Mondal Khan for her alleged comments on scheduled castes and gave her 24 hours to make her stand clear.

30% Of Punjab Schemes To Be Spent On Scheduled Castes

India News | ANI | Wednesday April 14, 2021

The Punjab government on Wednesday announced that at least 30 per cent of funds under all government schemes will be spent on the welfare of the state's Scheduled Castes (SC) population.

BJP Accuses Trinamool Leader Of Insulting Scheduled Castes, Seeks Action

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday April 12, 2021

The BJP will launch major protests in West Bengal against the alleged disparaging comments of a TMC leader about scheduled castes, as the saffron party looks to step up its campaign in the remaining phases of the state assembly polls.

Centre Releases Rs 4,000 Crore For Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme For Scheduled Caste Students

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Saturday April 10, 2021

The Centre has released funds to the tune of Rs 4,000 crore for the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Castes, Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Rattan Lal Kataria said on Friday.

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Research and Training Institute Extends Registration Deadline For Scholarships

Education | Written by Bhoomika Aggarwal | Tuesday March 16, 2021

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Research and Training Institute in Maharashtra has extended the application submission date for scholarships for research students under Scheduled Caste category. The students can apply for BARTI research scholarships till April 15.

Three Congress MLAs Accuse Rajasthan Government Of Discrimination

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday March 13, 2021

Three Rajasthan Congress MLAs, who were part of the rebellion against Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot last year, on Friday accused the state government of discriminating against the legislators of Scheduled Castes and minority communities, with one of them threatening to resign.

From Manoj Tiwary To June Maliah, A Look At Trinamool's Star Candidates

People | Reported by Saurabh Gupta | Friday March 5, 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday released the list of Trinamool Congress candidates for the upcoming assembly polls for 291 seats, with emphasis on youths, minority, women, backward communities, and several movie and sports stars. "This time we have stressed on more youths and women candidates. Around 23-24 sitting MLAs have bee...

TMC Candidate List 2021: Trinamool Candidates In Bengal Elections

India News | Edited by Ridhima Shukla (with inputs from PTI) | Friday March 5, 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has released the list of Trinamool Congress candidates for the upcoming Bengal assembly polls for 291 seats. The Trinamool has fielded 50 women, 35 Muslim candidates, 79 scheduled caste candidates and 17 Scheduled Tribe candidates.

Supreme Court To Hear Plea Against 69% Quota In Tamil Nadu On March 5

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday February 28, 2021

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear on March 5 a plea challenging the constitutional validity of the 1993 Tamil Nadu law providing 69 per cent quota to scheduled castes (SCs), scheduled tribes (STs) and backward classes in admissions and government jobs in the state.

BJP Leader Vijay Sampla Takes Charge As Scheduled Castes Commission Chief

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 24, 2021

Former Union minister Vijay Sampla took charge as the chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) today and said he would adopt a "three-tier priority to resolve all the issues being faced by the Dalit community".

Delhi Court Directs Lodging Of FIR In Case Of Caste-Based Question Asked In DSSSB Exam

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 18, 2021

The court directed the officer empowered under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act to conduct an investigation in the case and file a monthly report before the court.

In Mamata Banerjee's Budget, Focus On Scheduled Castes/Tribes, Minorities

India News | Written by Monideepa Banerjie | Saturday February 6, 2021

For the first time ever the Chief Minister of West Bengal presented the annual budget in the assembly on Friday. Incidentally, it was also the first time that a woman did so in the state.

Crimes Against Scheduled Castes, Tribes Increased In 2019: Government In Rajya Sabha

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 3, 2021

The government on Wednesday told Rajya Sabha that crimes against members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the country increased by 7.3 per cent and 26.5 per cent respectively in 2019.

Centre Revises Post Matric Scholarship Scheme For SC Students

Education | Edited by Mridusmita Deka | Wednesday February 3, 2021

Post Matric Scholarship Scheme For SC Students: The revised scheme has been aimed at creating an impact on the poorest Scheduled Caste households.

Post-Matric Scholarships Get Rs 35,219 Crore Boost In Union Budget 2021

Education | Edited by Bishal Kalita | Monday February 1, 2021

India Budget 2021 News: The Government will spend Rs 35,219 crore for post-matric scholarships to Scheduled Caste students, for the next six years, Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said today.