The Scheduled Castes [1] and Scheduled Tribes (abbreviated as SCs and STs) are officially designated groups of people and among the most disadvantaged socio-economic groups in India. [2] The terms are recognized in the Constitution of India and the groups are designated in one or other of the categories.

The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are those considered the most socio-economic disadvantaged in India, and are officially defined in the Constitution of India in order to aid equality initiatives. The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 …

Jan 26, 2024 · Modalities for deciding claims for inclusion in, exclusion from and other modifications in the orders specifying Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Compilation of Central Government Instructions and Guidelines regarding issue of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Certificates ***** List of theConstitutional (Scheduled Castes) Orders issued ...

Articles 341 and 342 of the Constitution of India define as to who would be Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes with respect to any State or Union Territory. The relevant Consti-tutional articles are quoted below :- Article 341.—(1) The President …

In pursuance of section 41 of the States Reorganisation Act and section 14 of the Bihar and West Bengal (Transfer of Territories) Act, 1956 (40 of 1956), the President issued the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Lists (Modification) Order, 1956.

Out of roughly 3000 castes estimated to exist in India, as many as 779 have been designated as Scheduled Castes. They are mainly concentrated in Uttar Pradesh (35.1 million), West Bengal (18.4 million), Andhra Pradesh (12.3 million), Tamil Nadu (11.8 million) and Bihar (11.3 million).

Apr 30, 2018 · Scheduled castes are sub-communities within the framework of the Hindu caste system who have historically faced deprivation, oppression, and extreme social isolation in India on...

Dec 18, 2024 · In India, the terms Scheduled Tribes (STs), Scheduled Castes (SCs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) refer to specific groups of people recognized by the government for affirmative action and social justice.

Three categories were named, though not clearly defined: Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other Backward Classes. Very roughly, these were comprised respectively of (1) Untouchables or Harijans; (2) virtually all Adivasis or tribes; and (3) other economically disadvantaged groups not included in (1) or (2).

Feb 1, 2025 · More recently, members of that class have adopted the term Dalit (“Oppressed”) to describe themselves. Officially, such groups are referred to as Scheduled Castes.