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.
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.
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.
An Act to establish a Backward Classes Development and Finance Corporation in West Bengal published vide No. 1968-L dated 10.10.1995.
An Act to provide for the removal of certain social disabilities suffered by some sections of Hindus.