{"id":6282,"date":"2024-03-05T12:00:11","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T12:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/?p=6282"},"modified":"2024-03-06T06:43:31","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T06:43:31","slug":"national-commission-for-scheduled-caste","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/national-commission-for-scheduled-caste\/","title":{"rendered":"National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>The <strong>National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)<\/strong>, a constitutional body in India, embodies the nation&#8217;s commitment to ensuring the welfare and empowerment of the Scheduled Castes. It stands as a guardian of equity and inclusion, dedicated to uplifting the marginalized and underserved sections of society. This <strong>article of Next IAS<\/strong> aims to study in detail the National Commission for SCs, including its evolution, composition, functions, powers, and other related aspects.<\/em><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_56_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/national-commission-for-scheduled-caste\/#About_the_National_Commission_for_the_Scheduled_Castes_NCSC\" title=\"About the National Commission for the Scheduled Castes (NCSC)\">About the National Commission for the Scheduled Castes (NCSC)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/national-commission-for-scheduled-caste\/#Meaning_of_Scheduled_Castes\" title=\"Meaning of Scheduled Castes\">Meaning of Scheduled Castes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/national-commission-for-scheduled-caste\/#Constitutional_Provisions_related_to_the_NCSC\" title=\"Constitutional Provisions related to the NCSC\">Constitutional Provisions related to the NCSC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/national-commission-for-scheduled-caste\/#Evolution_of_the_NCSC\" title=\"Evolution of the NCSC\">Evolution of the NCSC<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/national-commission-for-scheduled-caste\/#Special_Officer_for_SCs_and_STs\" title=\"Special Officer for SCs and STs\">Special Officer for SCs and STs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/national-commission-for-scheduled-caste\/#65th_Constitutional_Amendment_Act_of_1990\" title=\"65th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1990\">65th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1990<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/national-commission-for-scheduled-caste\/#89th_Constitutional_Amendment_Act_of_2003\" title=\"89th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2003\">89th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2003<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/national-commission-for-scheduled-caste\/#Establishment_of_National_Commission_for_SCs\" title=\"Establishment of National Commission for SCs\">Establishment of National Commission for SCs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/national-commission-for-scheduled-caste\/#Composition_of_NCSC\" title=\"Composition of NCSC\">Composition of NCSC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/national-commission-for-scheduled-caste\/#Tenure_of_Members_of_NCSC\" title=\"Tenure of Members of NCSC\">Tenure of Members of NCSC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/national-commission-for-scheduled-caste\/#Functions_of_the_NCSC\" title=\"Functions of the NCSC\">Functions of the NCSC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/national-commission-for-scheduled-caste\/#Powers_of_the_NCSC\" title=\"Powers of the NCSC\">Powers of the NCSC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/national-commission-for-scheduled-caste\/#Report_of_the_NCSC\" title=\"Report of the NCSC\">Report of the NCSC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/national-commission-for-scheduled-caste\/#Constitutional_Framework_for_the_Upliftment_of_the_Scheduled_Castes\" title=\"Constitutional Framework for the Upliftment of the Scheduled Castes\">Constitutional Framework for the Upliftment of the Scheduled Castes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/national-commission-for-scheduled-caste\/#Statutory_Framework_for_the_Upliftment_of_the_Scheduled_Castes\" title=\"Statutory Framework for the Upliftment of the Scheduled Castes\">Statutory Framework for the Upliftment of the Scheduled Castes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/national-commission-for-scheduled-caste\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/national-commission-for-scheduled-caste\/#How_many_members_are_there_in_the_National_Commission_for_Scheduled_Castes\" title=\"How many members are there in the National Commission for Scheduled Castes?\">How many members are there in the National Commission for Scheduled Castes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/national-commission-for-scheduled-caste\/#How_are_members_of_the_National_Commission_for_Scheduled_Castes_NCSC_appointed\" title=\"How are members of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) appointed?\">How are members of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) appointed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/national-commission-for-scheduled-caste\/#The_National_Commission_for_Scheduled_Castes_NCSC_gets_power_under_which_Article_of_the_Constitution\" title=\"The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) gets power under which Article of the Constitution?\">The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) gets power under which Article of the Constitution?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-09d898bb2502c018b5598bc6b291d20f\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_National_Commission_for_the_Scheduled_Castes_NCSC\"><\/span><strong>About the National Commission for the Scheduled Castes (NCSC)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>National Commission for the Scheduled Castes (NCSC)<\/strong> is <strong>a constitutional body<\/strong> in India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It has been established with a view to <strong>provide safeguards against the exploitation<\/strong> of the <strong>Scheduled Castes<\/strong> and <strong>Anglo-Indian Community <\/strong>as well as to <strong>protect their social, economic, educational, and cultural interests<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Headquarters <\/strong>of NCSC is in <strong>New Delhi.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1-1.png\" alt=\"National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)\" class=\"wp-image-6295\" style=\"width:633px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1-1.png 800w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1-1-460x230.png 460w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1-1-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1-1-696x348.png 696w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1-1-150x75.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8a0dbb66714c5a47e1bca44823a54aba\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meaning_of_Scheduled_Castes\"><\/span><strong>Meaning of Scheduled Castes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ebecf0\"><tbody><tr><td>&#8211; According to <strong>Article 366(24) of the Indian Constitution<\/strong>, \u201cScheduled Castes means such castes, races or tribes or parts of or groups within such castes, races or tribes as are deemed under Article 341 to be Scheduled Castes for the purposes of this Constitution.\u201d<br>&#8211; <strong>Article 341(1) of the Indian Constitution<\/strong> says that \u201cThe President may with respect to any State or Union Territory, and where it is a State, after consultation with the Governor, by public notification, specify the castes, races or tribes which shall for the purpose of the Constitution be deemed to be Scheduled Castes in relation to that State or Union Territory, as the case may be&#8221;.<br>&#8211; <strong>Article 341(2) of the Indian Constitution<\/strong> says that \u201c Parliament may by law include in or exclude from the list of Scheduled Castes specified in a notification issued under the said Clause (1) any caste, race or tribe, but save as aforesaid notification issued under the said clause shall not be varied by any subsequent notification&#8221;.<br>&#8211; According to the <strong>2011 Census<\/strong>:<br>1. The Scheduled Castes <strong>represent 16.6% of the country\u2019s population<\/strong>.<br>2. The largest number of Scheduled Castes are found in <strong>Uttar Pradesh followed by West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3c98aecd5f40d62db716cce73f035ae2\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Constitutional_Provisions_related_to_the_NCSC\"><\/span><strong>Constitutional Provisions related to the NCSC<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Article 338 of the Indian Constitution<\/strong> deals with the provisions related to the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b4635471d491be469366301aa64ccee5\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_of_the_NCSC\"><\/span><strong>Evolution of the NCSC<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>National Commission for Schedule Castes (NCSC)<\/strong>, in its present form, has evolved through a series of developments as explained below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-30efaad001aaad2d28a2fe80f8eb7725\" style=\"color:#ff6a00\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Special_Officer_for_SCs_and_STs\"><\/span><strong>Special Officer for SCs and STs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Originally, <strong>Article 338 of the Indian Constitution<\/strong> provided for the appointment of a <strong>Special Officer for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs).<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Special Officer was designated as the <strong>Commissioner for SCs and STs.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The primary task of the <strong>Commissioner for SCs and STs<\/strong> was to investigate all matters relating to the constitutional safeguards for the SCs and STs and to report to the President on their workings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b8584cf6e80974139e06eed2761943f6\" style=\"color:#ff6a00\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"65th_Constitutional_Amendment_Act_of_1990\"><\/span><strong>65th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1990<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It amended <strong>Article 338 of the Indian Constitution<\/strong> and provided for the establishment of a high-level multi-member <strong>National Commission for SCs and STs.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This constitutional body replaced the <strong>Commissioner for SCs and STs.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-aa80cc0d5091de722f13694e8a195869\" style=\"color:#ff6a00\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"89th_Constitutional_Amendment_Act_of_2003\"><\/span><strong>89th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2003<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It further <strong>amended Article 338 and inserted a new Article 338-A<\/strong> in the Constitution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As a result of this amendment, <strong>the National Commission for SCs and STs was bifurcated<\/strong> into two separate bodies:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) &#8211;<strong> Article 338.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) &#8211; <strong>Article 338-A.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fa00a69d4df94d867c171d87deebc75c\" style=\"color:#ff6a00\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Establishment_of_National_Commission_for_SCs\"><\/span><strong>Establishment of National Commission for SCs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The separate <strong>National Commission for SCs <\/strong>was finally <strong>established in 2004.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a770a1361fa4cd8caff3fc8b38ece39f\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Composition_of_NCSC\"><\/span><strong>Composition of NCSC<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It consists of a <strong>Chairperson<\/strong>, a <strong>Vice-Chairperson<\/strong>, and <strong>three other members<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are <strong>appointed by the President<\/strong> by warrant under his hand and seal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their conditions of service and tenure of office are <strong>determined by the President<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a8596702e81c058992b77483761d4eae\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tenure_of_Members_of_NCSC\"><\/span><strong>Tenure of Members of NCSC<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As per the <strong>National Commission for Scheduled Castes Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Members (Conditions of Service and Tenure) Rules of 2004:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson, and other Members<\/strong> of the National Commission for SCs shall hold office for a <strong>term of three years <\/strong>from the date on which he\/she assumes such office.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson, and other Members shall <strong>not be eligible for <\/strong>appointment for <strong>more than two terms.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-df812ac9e4d116345571a205f3ce66e2\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Functions_of_the_NCSC\"><\/span><strong>Functions of the NCSC<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The major functions of the National Commission for SCs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>To investigate and monitor<\/strong> all matters relating to the constitutional and other legal safeguards for the Scheduled Castes and to evaluate their working.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To inquire into specific complaints<\/strong> with respect to the deprivation of rights and safeguards of the Scheduled Castes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To participate and advise on<\/strong> the planning process of <strong>socio-economic development<\/strong> of the Scheduled Castes and to evaluate the progress of their development under the Union or a State.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To present to the President,<\/strong> annually or at such other times as it may deem fit, reports upon the working of those safeguards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To make recommendations<\/strong> as to the measures that should be taken by the Union or a State for the effective implementation of those safeguards and other measures for the protection, welfare, and socio-economic development of the Scheduled Castes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To discharge such other functions<\/strong> in relation to the protection, welfare, development, and advancement of the Scheduled Castes <strong>as the President may specify.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ebecf0\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Note:<\/strong><br>&#8211; The Commission is also required to discharge similar functions with regard to the Anglo-Indian Community as it does with respect to the SCs.<br>&#8211; Till <strong>2018<\/strong>, the Commission was also required to discharge similar functions with regard to the <strong>Other Backward Classes (OBCs)<\/strong>. However, it was relieved from this responsibility by the <strong>102nd Amendment Act of 2018.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-617f9cab5578915423b2c5e3ea154270\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Powers_of_the_NCSC\"><\/span><strong>Powers of the NCSC<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Commission is vested with the <strong>power to regulate its own procedure.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While investigating any matter or inquiring into any complaint, it <strong>has all the powers of a Civil Court<\/strong>, viz.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person from any part of India and examining him on oath,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requiring the discovery and production of any document,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receiving evidence on affidavits,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requisitioning any public record from any court or office,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Issuing summons for the examination of witnesses and documents,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any other matter which the President may determine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Central Government<\/strong> <strong>and the State Governments<\/strong> are required to consult the Commission on all major policy matters affecting the Scheduled Castes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-424575e693937a278cc22d5f45b0f927\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Report_of_the_NCSC\"><\/span><strong>Report of the NCSC<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Commission presents <strong>reports to the President annually<\/strong> or at such <strong>other times<\/strong> as it may deem fit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>President places<\/strong> all such reports <strong>before the Parliament<\/strong>, along with a memorandum explaining the action taken on the recommendations made by the Commission.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The memorandum also contains the <strong>reasons for the non-acceptance<\/strong> of any of such recommendations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>President <\/strong>also <strong>forwards <\/strong>any <strong>report <\/strong>of the Commission <strong>pertaining to a State<\/strong> Government <strong>to the concerned State Governor.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Governor places it before the State Legislature<\/strong>, along with a memorandum explaining the action taken on the recommendations of the Commission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The memorandum also contains the reasons for the <strong>non-acceptance of any of such recommendations.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, the <strong>National Commission for SCs (NCSC)<\/strong> plays a vital role in India&#8217;s ongoing pursuit of a truly inclusive society. By effectively safeguarding rights, promoting development initiatives, and advocating for policy changes, the commission can empower the SCs and create a more equitable future. As India progresses towards inclusive growth and social justice, the NCSC remains a crucial institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d23c94b740fa954fe09036ad1fa589b4\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Constitutional_Framework_for_the_Upliftment_of_the_Scheduled_Castes\"><\/span><strong>Constitutional Framework for the Upliftment of the Scheduled Castes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ebecf0\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Article 15:<\/strong> This Article addresses the issue of caste-based discrimination, safeguarding and uplifting Scheduled Castes (SCs) by prohibiting discrimination against them in various spheres.<br><br><strong>Article 17:<\/strong> This Article abolishes untouchability and prohibits its practice in any form. It seeks to eliminate social discrimination and promote the equality and dignity of all individuals, especially Scheduled Castes.<br><br><strong>Article 46:<\/strong> This Article directs the State to promote the educational and economic advancement of Scheduled Castes and other weaker sections of society and protect them from social injustice and all forms of exploitation.<br><br><strong>Article 243D(4):<\/strong> This Article mandates the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes in Panchayats (local self-government institutions) to ensure their representation in proportion to their population in the area.<br><br><strong>Article 243T(4):<\/strong> This Article mandates the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes in Municipalities (urban local bodies), in proportion to their population in the area.<br><br><strong>Article 330:<\/strong> This Article provides for the reservation of seats in favour of the Scheduled Castes in the Lok Sabha.<br><br><strong>Article 332:<\/strong> This Article provides for the reservation of seats in favour of the Scheduled Castes in the Legislative Assemblies of the States.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-96eb498e72182550ffa64a5847ba9784\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Statutory_Framework_for_the_Upliftment_of_the_Scheduled_Castes\"><\/span><strong>Statutory Framework for the Upliftment of the Scheduled Castes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ebecf0\"><tbody><tr><td>&#8211; <strong>Protection of Civil Rights Act of 1955:<\/strong> It aims to eradicate untouchability and caste-based discrimination in India.<br><br>&#8211; <strong>Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989:<\/strong> It aims to prevent atrocities against Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in India.<br><br>&#8211; <strong>The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013:<\/strong> The objectives of the Act are:<br>1. To identify and eliminate the insanitary latrines.<br>2. To prohibit the employment of manual scavengers.<br>3. To prohibit hazardous manual cleaning of sewer and septic tanks.<br>4. To identify and rehabilitate the manual scavengers.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-83d6d48bd3ab11ced802fdffa894eaec\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1709639594347\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_members_are_there_in_the_National_Commission_for_Scheduled_Castes\"><\/span><strong>How many members are there in the National Commission for Scheduled Castes?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) consists of a Chairman, a Vice-Chairman, and three other Members.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1709639608246\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_members_of_the_National_Commission_for_Scheduled_Castes_NCSC_appointed\"><\/span><strong>How are members of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) appointed?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The members of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) are appointed by the President of India.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1709639620685\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_National_Commission_for_Scheduled_Castes_NCSC_gets_power_under_which_Article_of_the_Constitution\"><\/span><strong>The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) gets power under which Article of the Constitution?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) gets power under Article 338 of the Indian Constitution.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), a constitutional body in India, embodies the nation&#8217;s commitment to ensuring the welfare and empowerment of the Scheduled Castes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":6300,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[64],"tags":[71],"class_list":["post-6282","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-polity","tag-gs-2"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6282","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6282"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6282\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6315,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6282\/revisions\/6315"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6300"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6282"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6282"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6282"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}