ST

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

BCWD

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

Tribal Development

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

BCWD

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

BCWD

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

BCWD

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

BCWD

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

BCWD

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.