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CCEA approves setting up of Eklavya Model Residential Schools
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its approval for the revamped Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) scheme. Under this, Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) will...
Lok Sabha passes Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Bill, 2018
Lok Sabha has unanimously passed Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Bill, 2018 to reverse effects of Supreme Court order concerning certain safeguards against arrests...
SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act: Government to File Review Petition
Union law ministry is preparing to file a review petition against the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 that puts...
Parivara and Talawara: Cabinet approves inclusion of communities ST list in Karnataka
The Union Cabinet has given its in principle approval for inclusion of communities, namely ‘Parivara and Talawara’ as synonym of Nayaka at in the list of Scheduled Tribes...Constitutional and Legal Protection of SCs and STs in India
Indian constitution abolishes any discrimination to any class of persons on ground or religion race or place of birth (Article 15(1)). It is in pursuance of this ideal...
National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) [UGC NTA NET Political Science Notes]
The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) is a constitutional body in India dedicated to the protection and promotion of the rights and interests of Scheduled Tribes (STs)....Union Cabinet approves Amendments in the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for introduction of two Bills in the Parliament for certain amendments in the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950. These bills seek...Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2015 came into force
The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2015 came into force from 26th January 2016. Earlier President Pranab Mukherjee had given his assent... 