55 new hostels for SC students in Odisha

Last Updated: Friday, August 2, 2013, 20:27

As part of efforts to ensure all-round development of Scheduled Caste people, the Odisha Government has decided to construct 55 new hostels for SC students.

SC Commission Vice Chairman criticises Nitish govt

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 18:46

Vice Chairman of National Commission for Scheduled Castes R K Verka on Wednesday criticised the Bihar government for mid-day meal tragedy.

Haryana to spend over Rs 3,200 cr on weaker sections

Last Updated: Monday, July 1, 2013, 19:24

Haryana government will spend a sum of Rs 32,16.28 crore for the welfare of people belonging to Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes through various schemes during the financial year 2013-14, officials said on Monday.

Haryana govt to provide free treatment for Hepatitis-C for SCs

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 17:10

Haryana government will provide free of cost treatment for Hepatitis-C to patients belonging to Scheduled Castes and BPL categories in districts of Fatehabad, Jind and Kaithal.

JKPPM demands ST status for Pahari people

Last Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013, 20:17

A local outfit today demanded granting of Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to Pahari people in Jammu and Kashmir, saying any further delay on the issue would be against the national interest.

Punjab SC commission urges PM to bring back Sarabjit to India

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013, 17:11

Punjab Scheduled Caste (SC) Commission on Tuesday requested Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to act at the highest level to bring death row convict Sarabjit Singh, lying in coma in a Lahore hospital, to India for better treatment.

Congress responsible for plight of SCs: BJP

Last Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013, 22:51

A BJP leader today said Congress was responsible for the plight of Scheduled Castes in the country and alleged that the party was using the community only for the sake of votes.

LJP to hold nationwide protest for SC reservation in pvt jobs

Last Updated: Saturday, April 20, 2013, 23:01

Accusing the government of being "apathetic" towards dalit issues, Lok Janshakti Party and Dalit Sena will hold a nationwide agitation in August to demand reservation for scheduled castes and OBCs in private jobs.

NCSC rebukes Aligarh police after rape & death of minor girl

Last Updated: Saturday, April 20, 2013, 16:06

National Commission for Scheduled Castes on Saturday castigated Aligarh police for its alleged inept handling of the violent protests triggered after the rape and murder of 6-yr-old dalit girl here.

Refer Land Acquisition Bill to Select Committee: Brinda Karat

Last Updated: Saturday, April 20, 2013, 15:33

Maintaining that Land Acquisition Bill dilutes rights of tribals in scheduled areas, CPI(M)`s Brinda Karat demanded UPA government refer proposed legislation to Select Committee of Parliament.

Rangasamy distributes cash assistance to Scheduled Castes

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 16:55

Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy on Tuesday said his government gave priority in taking care of the socio economic development of the members of the scheduled caste community.

Haryana govt announces incentives for SC students

Last Updated: Sunday, April 14, 2013, 20:26

Haryana government on Sunday decided to increase the monthly incentive of the poor students from the Scheduled Caste community, ranging from Rs 50 to Rs 200.