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Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are officially designated groups of people and are one of the most disadvantaged socio-economic groups in India.

West Bengal Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Identification) (Amendment) Act, 2022

An Act to amend the West Bengal Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Identification) Act, 1994.

Courses conducted by National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)

Request for creating Awareness among the SC students of Class XI-XII regarding various attractive courses conducted by National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)

List of Scheduled Castes in West Bengal

Updated List of Scheduled Castes (specific group of communities recognized by the Indian government as historically disadvantaged and eligible for affirmative action programs) in West Bengal as per the Constitution (Scheduled Casts) Order Act.

West Bengal Scheduled Castes Advisory Council Act, 2017

An Act to constitute an Advisory Council for the Scheduled Castes and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Grants for Garments and Beddings paid to S.C. Ashram Hostels

Governor has been pleased to enhance the rate of grants for Garments & Beddings paid to ashramities of S.C. Ashram Hostels attached to different educational institutions.

Constitution of West Bengal SC, ST and OBC Development and Finance Corporation

Governor is pleased hereby to constitute, with immediate effect, the West Bengal Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes Development and Finance Corporation, with the following members for carrying out the functions.

West Bengal Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes Development and Finance Corporation Act, 2017

An Act to establish a Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes Development and Finance Corporation in West Bengal.

West Bengal Hindu Social Disabilities Removal Act, 1948

An Act to provide for the removal of certain social disabilities suffered by some sections of Hindus.

Hostel, Meal and Maintenance Charges for SC/ST students

Governor has been pleased to enhance Pre-Matric hostel charges, Meal charges and Maintenance charges from Rs. 750/- p.m. to Rs. 1,000/- p.m. w.e.f. 01.04.2018.

State Level Vigilance and Monitoring Committee for SC ST PoA

The Committee shall meet at least twice in a calendar year to review the implementation of the provision of the SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.

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