Users can find a list of Scheduled Castes provided by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Information is given on the SC persons of various states. One needs to click on the state's name to get information about the SCs. The Constitutional provisions related to the Scheduled Castes have been given.
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Information on National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC)
The National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC) was set up in 1989 as a Company "not for profit" under Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013 [i.e. earlier Section 25 company under Companies Act, 1956] with the objective of financing income generating activities of SC beneficiaries having annual family income upto Rs. 3.00 lakh.
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Information on Special Central Assistance to Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCA to SCSP)
The main objective is to give a thrust to family oriented schemes of economic development of SCs below the poverty line, by providing resources for filling the critical gaps and for providing missing vital inputs so that the schemes can be more meaningful. Since the schemes / programmes for SCs may be depending upon the local occupational pattern and the economic activities available, the Sates/UTs have been given full flexibility in...
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Scheme of Assistance to Scheduled Castes Development Corporations (SCDCs)
Share Capital contribution is released for the economic development of Scheduled Castes, although some of these Corporations are also catering to the requirements of other weaker sections of the Society, e.g. Scheduled Tribes, OBCs, Minorities etc.
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Download forms related to welfare of Other Backward Classes
Download forms for the schemes of assistance for the welfare of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) provided by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Application cum monitoring forms for grants in aid to voluntary organisations working for the OBCs are given. Proforma for inspection of voluntary organisations receiving grants in aid for the welfare of the OBCs is also provided. List of beneficiaries, details of office-bearers/managing...
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Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers (SRMS)
The Self-Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers (SRMS) was introduced in January, 2007, with the objective to rehabilitate the remaining manual scavengers and their dependents in alternative occupations by March, 2009. However, as this could not be done by the target date, the Scheme was extended up to March, 2010, with a provision for the coverage of spill-over of beneficiaries even thereafter, if required. As per the...
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Information on Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes (VCF-SC)
Venture Capital Fund is a Social Sector Initiative to be implemented nationally in order to promote entrepreneurship among the Scheduled Castes population in India. "Entrepreneurship" relates to entrepreneurs managing businesses which are oriented towards innovation and growth technologies. The spirit of the above mentioned fund is to support those entrepreneurs who will create wealth and value for society and at the same time promoting...
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Information on Pradhan Mantri Dakshta aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana
The focus of the programme would be on providing high quality skills through good quality institutions so that the training can result in finding jobs or self employment ventures. Apart from this, rural artisans who have become marginalized owing to coming of better technologies in market, would be trained so as to adopt newer processes and increase their incomes.
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Alcohol and Drug Demand Reduction and Preventive Policies
Get information on Alcohol and Drug Demand Reduction and Preventive Policies by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Users can get details related to natural vulnerability to drug abuse, need for state intervention, reported trend in drug addiction, constitutional and legal framework, demand reduction strategy, treatment and rehabilitation of addicts, awareness and preventive education, training and manpower development, etc.
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Information on Venture Capital Fund for Backward Classes (VCF-BC)
"Entrepreneurship" relates to entrepreneurs managing businesses which are oriented towards innovation and growth technologies. The spirit of the above mentioned fund is to support those entrepreneurs who will create wealth and value for society and at the same time promoting profitable business.
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Information on policies and acts for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
Get information about various policies, acts, rules, regulations, codes, circulars, notifications and guidelines for empowerment of persons with disabilities implemented by Disability Division of Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. Users can get details related to acts such as Rehabilitation Council of India Act, Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act and National Trust for...
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Information on Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY)
Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM AJAY) has been created after merger of three schemes with a target of comprehensive development of 3500 SC majority villages in 2021-22 to benefit 6 lakh beneficiaries with a holistic approach and varied interventions.
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Self-Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers (SRMS) in Business Activity Loan
Objective of the Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers (SRMS) is to rehabilitate the manual scavengers and their dependents in alternative occupations.
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Information on National Policy for Persons with Disabilities by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Get information about National Policy for Persons with Disabilities by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Users can access details related to policy and its objectives. Information on prevention of disabilities, rehabilitation measures, education for persons with disability, women with disabilities, children with disabilities, barrier free environment, issue of disability certificates, etc. is also available.
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Information on Cochlear Implant Scheme
The cochlear implant is a prosthetic device, a part of which is surgically implanted inside the cochlea. Cochlear implants have been found to be beneficial for children and adults with severe to profound hearing loss and steeply sloping hearing loss who do not benefit adequately with hearing aids but have an intact auditory nerve.
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Information on associated organisations of Scheduled Caste Welfare Division
Get information about associated organisations, functioning under Scheduled Caste Welfare division of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Users can access details related to Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation, Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, National Commission for Safai Karamcharis, National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC) and National Scheduled Caste Finance...