{"id":75349,"date":"2021-01-04T18:24:11","date_gmt":"2021-01-04T12:54:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?p=75349"},"modified":"2021-01-08T16:23:04","modified_gmt":"2021-01-08T10:53:04","slug":"government-initiatives-for-welfare-of-scheduled-castes-sc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/government-initiatives-for-welfare-of-scheduled-castes-sc\/","title":{"rendered":"Government initiatives for welfare of Scheduled Castes (SC)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Synopsis:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Government has recently launched post-matric scholarship scheme for SCs, apart from many other steps taken for the welfare of Scheduled Castes (SC) in India.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Post-matric scholarship scheme<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Government has recently passed an\u00a0outlay of Rs 59,000 crore for the post-matric scholarship scheme\u00a0for students from Scheduled Caste groups.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Almost 60 percent of the cost of scheme will be borne by Central government and rest by the states.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>How this scheme promotes welfare of Scheduled Castes (SC)?<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">More than four crore SC students\u00a0would benefit from this allocation in the next five years.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">These students were facing challenges in pursuing higher education because of the financial constraints but this decision will provide them a sense of hope.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0gross enrolment ratio of SC students in higher education will increase with the help of this scheme.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Proper education\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">will provide the next generation of Dalits paths for upward mobility, dignity and recognition in society.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Other Government initiatives for welfare of Scheduled Castes (SC)<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Development of SC concentrated villages<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Union government identified almost 27,000 such villages where a government programme will make sure the\u00a0dedicated implementation of welfare schemes to improve infrastructure and reduce socio-economic gaps in 2019.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Political empowerment<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">The current government has ensured meaningful representation for Dalits within the organisation and government.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">For example, the youngest woman MLA from Gujarat, Malti Maheshwari, and numerous other leaders, are now making themselves heard and are suitably voicing the concerns and aspirations of Dalits across the country.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Promotion of entrepreneurship<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Schemes such as\u00a0Stand-up India and MUDRAhave significantly benefited young people from the community in the last 6 years.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Milind Kamble, the chairperson of\u00a0Dalit Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DICCI),has been working with the government to create opportunities for entrepreneurship and self-employment for Dalit youth.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cBe Job Givers and not Job Seekers\u201d is a theme for the government.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Milind kamble has a team of more than 5,000 entrepreneurs from SC and ST groups.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Several youngsters have benefitted from schemes like a\u00a0venture capital fund for SCs and a credit enhancement guarantee plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">The youth who want to become entrepreneurs are being\u00a0supported through a network of growth centres and aiding financial assistance architecture.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Way forward<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">India should become extremely inclusive in its foundation, review its approach and focus on making the country a leading light in the new world order.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sustained economic empowerment, political representation and educational opportunities like the boost in the post-matric scholarship for SC students should be provided so that Dalits become an inseparable part of the New India story.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Synopsis:\u00a0Government has recently launched post-matric scholarship scheme for SCs, apart from many other steps taken for the welfare of Scheduled Castes (SC) in India.\u00a0 Post-matric scholarship scheme\u00a0 Government has recently passed an\u00a0outlay of Rs 59,000 crore for the post-matric scholarship scheme\u00a0for students from Scheduled Caste groups. 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