Schemes for SC/ST Welfare — Constitutional & Legislative Framework

Knowledge Themes

Structural Subtopics

• SC and ST Prevention of Atrocities Act 1989 and 2015 Amendments
• Article 17 and the Abolition of Untouchability
• Article 46 and the Promotion of Educational and Economic Interests
• Role and Powers of National Commission for Scheduled Castes (Article 338)
• Role and Powers of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (Article 338A)
• Fifth and Sixth Schedules of the Constitution
• Provisions of the PESA Act 1996
• Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act 2006
• Reservation in Public Employment (Article 16(4) and 16(4A))
• Reservation in Educational Institutions (Article 15(4))
• Special Central Assistance to Scheduled Castes Sub Plan (SCA to SCSP)
• Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY)
• Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship Schemes for SC/ST students
• Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes
• Stand-Up India Scheme for SC/ST entrepreneurs