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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.

Inclusion of Kurmi Community in the ST List of West Bengal

Proposal submitted for inclusion of the Kurmi Community in the Scheduled Tribe List of West Bengal and being alive to the disparate socio economic, linguistic, clan, totemistic and Ethnographic attributes.

List of Scheduled Tribes in West Bengal

Updated List of Scheduled Tribes in West Bengal. Efforts are being made to improve their socio-economic conditions through various welfare programs and initiatives.

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.

West Bengal Backward Classes Development and Finance Corporation Act, 1995

An Act to establish a Backward Classes Development and Finance Corporation in West Bengal published vide No. 1968-L dated 10.10.1995.

Constitution of West Bengal Commission for Backward Classes

Governor is pleased to re-constitute, the West Bengal Commission for Backward Classes, consisting of the following Members. The Chairman and every Member shall hold office for a term of three years from the date he or she assumes office.

West Bengal Commission for Backward Classes Act, Rules etc.

The powers and functions of the Commission have been vested as per the provisions of the West Bengal Commission for Backward Classes Act,1993. The Act has been in the process of amendment from time to time.

West Bengal Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Development and Finance Corporation Act, 1976

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

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