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The scam that began in 2012-2013 was unearthed in 2019.

CBI files chargesheet against 12 in HP scholarship scam

Mar 31, 2020 17:47

The scam that began in 2012-2013 was unearthed in 2019. read more

CM presents ₹6,736cr supplementary demand for grants

Feb 26, 2020 22:48

The brutality against Dalits reveals continued social prejudice and lawlessness

The Nagaur perpetrators must be punished

Feb 20, 2020 20:06

The brutality against Dalits reveals continued social prejudice and lawlessness read more

Mitra also announced Rs 500 crore for setting up permanent houses for permanent workers of tea gardens in North Bengal.

Bengal finance minister showers sops for all in pre-poll budget

Feb 10, 2020 16:05

Mitra also announced Rs 500 crore for setting up permanent houses for permanent workers of tea gardens in North Bengal. read more

Congress has accused the government of attempting to snatch away the rights of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

‘Whose government was it in 2012?’ Centre’s counter on SC quota verdict, Oppn walks out

Feb 10, 2020 14:50

Congress has accused the government of attempting to snatch away the rights of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. read more

$In February 2019, the then interim finance minister Piyush Goyal announced a 35.6% increase in allocation for welfare of scheduled castes from \u20B956,619 crore in FY 2018-19 to \u20B976,801 crore in FY 2019-20.$

Rs 1.37L cr allocated for SC, ST, OBC welfare; over Rs 9K crore for Divyang

Feb 02, 2020 13:14

In February 2019, the then interim finance minister Piyush Goyal announced a 35.6% increase in allocation for welfare of scheduled castes from \u20B956,619 crore in FY 2018-19 to \u20B976,801 crore in FY 2019-20. read more

Dalits and tribals must continue to get representation. But the system is broken

It is time to review India’s reservations architecture | HT editorial

Dec 11, 2019 19:34

Dalits and tribals must continue to get representation. But the system is broken read more

Responding to the debate on ‘The Constitution (126th) Amendment Bill’ in Lok Sabha, Prasad referred to the issue of quota in government jobs, saying “we are of the view that is no need for a creamy layer for the SC and ST (communities)”.

No need to determine creamy layer in SC/ST, says Law Minister

Dec 11, 2019 13:32

Responding to the debate on ‘The Constitution (126th) Amendment Bill’ in Lok Sabha, Prasad referred to the issue of quota in government jobs, saying “we are of the view that is no need for a creamy layer for the SC and ST (communities)”. read more

The police officer said the matter came to light after the minor was found to be three months pregnant a few days ago. Rath had threatened the girl to stay mum about the abuse.

Headmistress’ husband ‘impregnates’ minor in Odisha SC-ST school, held

Dec 07, 2019 22:48

The police officer said the matter came to light after the minor was found to be three months pregnant a few days ago. Rath had threatened the girl to stay mum about the abuse. read more

According to the law, 84 of the 543 seats in the Lok Sabha are reserved for Scheduled Castes and 47 for Scheduled Tribes. In addition, the government nominates two members from the Anglo-Indian community, making it a house of 545 members.

Cabinet nod for scrapping Anglo-Indian Lok Sabha quota

Dec 04, 2019 23:57

According to the law, 84 of the 543 seats in the Lok Sabha are reserved for Scheduled Castes and 47 for Scheduled Tribes. In addition, the government nominates two members from the Anglo-Indian community, making it a house of 545 members. read more

The creamy layer principle, distinguishes between the affluent among disadvantaged sections, especially from a social perspective, should not be considered for reservation in jobs and admissions.The creamy layer applies only to OBCs.

‘Creamy layer’ concept not applicable to SC/ST: Centre tells Supreme Court

Dec 02, 2019 15:03

The creamy layer principle, distinguishes between the affluent among disadvantaged sections, especially from a social perspective, should not be considered for reservation in jobs and admissions.The creamy layer applies only to OBCs. read more

Lawmaker Vundavalli Sridevi said the controversy over her Scheduled Caste status was the handiwork of the Telugu Desam Party.

AP govt probes Dalit status of YSRC MLA who claimed she is Christian

Nov 19, 2019 18:24

Lawmaker Vundavalli Sridevi said the controversy over her Scheduled Caste status was the handiwork of the Telugu Desam Party. read more

Students all cheers during Children’s Day celebrations at Government Model Senior Secondary School in Sector 47, Chandigarh, on Thursday.

Once dropouts, these children start taking lessons once again in UT

Nov 15, 2019 01:48

Students all cheers during Children’s Day celebrations at Government Model Senior Secondary School in Sector 47, Chandigarh, on Thursday. read more

Chhattisgarh government had earlier this year increased the reservation for the Scheduled Castes by one per cent to 13 per cent and by 13 per cent for the OBCs to 27 per cent, along with introducing 10 per cent quota for the EWS.

Chhattisgarh to provide reservation on the basis of population as quota exceeds 100 per cent in tribal districts

Nov 02, 2019 12:27

Chhattisgarh government had earlier this year increased the reservation for the Scheduled Castes by one per cent to 13 per cent and by 13 per cent for the OBCs to 27 per cent, along with introducing 10 per cent quota for the EWS. read more