Scheduled Castes: Social Basis, Criteria of Identification, and Problems
Scheduled Castes (SCs) represent one of the most marginalized and historically disadvantaged groups in Indian society. The term “Scheduled Castes” was first introduced in the Government of India Act, 1935, and later adopted by the Indian Constitution to identify and provide affirmative action for communities that have faced centuries of social, economic, and political exclusion. … Read more