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Article 338

Article 338 of the Indian Constitution establishes the National Commission for Scheduled Castes. This body aims to investigate and monitor issues affecting Scheduled Castes. It ensures their rights are protected. The Commission also advises the government on policies and programmes. It plays a crucial role in promoting social justice. Its work is vital for the empowerment of marginalized communities in India.

The President of India: Powers and Executive Functions

Some major executive powers and functions of the President are: 1. All executive actions of the Government of...

 June 1, 2024

Legislative and Financial Powers of the President

Some of the major legislative and financial powers and functions of the President can be stated as: "The...

 May 31, 2024

Commission for the Scheduled Tribes

The Commission for the Scheduled Tribes, under Article 338, is supposed to supervise the welfare schemes for these...

 May 25, 2024

Scheduled Castes/Tribes- Issues and their Rights

Scheduled Castes/Tribes'Issues and their Rights According to 2011 census, the Scheduled Castes population comprises 166,635,700 (16.2%) of the...

 May 24, 2024

Constitutional Amending Bills Before the Parliament

With the new Lok Sabha (2014), most of the constitutional Amending bills have been elapsed. The constitution (121st...

 April 16, 2024

NCST Celebrates 16th Foundation Day, Institutes Leadership Award

The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) recently celebrated its 16th foundation day. A significant announcement made during...

 February 19, 2020

Union Cabinet Ends Anglo-Indian Legislative Reservations

The Union Cabinet has recently approved the decision to remove reservations for the Anglo-Indian community in legislative bodies....

 December 5, 2019

NCST Recommends Inclusion of Ladakh in Sixth Schedule

India's National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has proposed a significant constitutional amendment to the Union Territory (UT)...

 September 11, 2019

Lok Sabha Passes 123rd Constitutional Amendment Bill

Lok Sabha has passed the 123rd Constitutional Amendment Bill, which is aimed at providing the National Commission for...

 August 2, 2018

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