An Evaluative Study of Socio-Economic Development of Scheduled Castes in India
An Evaluative Study of Socio-Economic Development of Scheduled Castes in India

Author: Madhu Bisht

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Published: 2020

Total Pages: 0

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Education is the most important tool for empowerment and a means to achieve better standard of living, employment increases productivity and quality of life and health indicates the well being of a human being along with contributing to his/her productivity. These three factors present the socioeconomic status. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population of India (16.8%- Census 2011) has had a history of being excluded from basic rights which had an adverse effect on their socio-economic development. Inclusion of SCs has always been important from the point of view of the policymakers too, (The motto of the 11th five year plan). Many other policies have been formulated for the socioeconomic development of the SCs and many are directed solely towards the improvement of their educational, employment and health levels. Hence, it is crucial to assess the development levels of the SCs. Many other factors determine the socio-economic level of the SCs but education, employment and health are the main focus of this paper. This paper throws light on the educational, employment and health status of the SCs and compares it with that of the total population in India since around 2000-01 to 2014-15. The Scheduled Caste SubPlan and some centrally sponsored policies are also analysed to know the amount allocated for the inclusion of the SCs.

Scheduled Castes (SCs) in India
Scheduled Castes (SCs) in India

Author: Arjun Yallappa Pangannavar

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Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9788177083873

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Since India's independence, socio-economic development and the protection of scheduled castes (SCs) from discrimination and exploitation has been a high priority area for the country. The SCs have been socially ostracized, economically exploited, and denied human dignity and a sense of self-worth. According to the 2011 Census, SCs constituted 16.9% of the Indian population. And, sadly, women belonging to SCs are in a far worse situation by all development indicators. Poverty and deprivation affect them more adversely. And yet, despite of their adverse conditions, they contribute significantly to the sustenance and growth of the production system of the country. The development and empowerment of SCs is a commitment enshrined in India's constitution. This is to be done by ensuring equal rights, access to benefits and resources, and empowerment to enable SCs to develop their potential and capacity as agents of social change, through the process of planned development. Planning in recent years has seen a visible shift in focus from the mere expansion of the production of goods and services - and the consequent growth of per capita income - to planning for the enhancement of human well-being. This book examines the problems and constraints of the SCs population. The various measures adopted to ameliorate their socio-economic conditions are also discussed. [Subject: India Studies, Sociology, Human Rights, Women's Studies, Poverty Studies, Development Studies]

Social Mobility Among Scheduled Castes
Social Mobility Among Scheduled Castes

Author: C. L. Sharma

Publisher: M.D. Publications Pvt. Ltd.

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 9788175330153

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The book is an outcome of a report of a major research project sponsored by UGC, New Delhi; entitled "A study of scheduled castes in two districts of rural Rajasthan" which was submitted by the author in March, 1995. It deals with the various dimensions of social change which are largely affected by occuptional mobility and/or continuity in the people of two major categories, viz .leatherworking and scavenging.

Scheduled Castes
Scheduled Castes

Author: Mohammad Zahir Khan

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Published: 1996

Total Pages: 316

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Upliftment of the scheduled castes is not merely a matter of compassion or charity as is commonly assumed but a developmental necessity. Centuries of exploitation and neglect have forced the majority of these hapless people into sub-human existence. They occupy the bottom rung of the social lader. Devoid of education, information and the necessary motivation, information and the necessary motivation, they are not in a postion to take advantage of teh reservation policy and other programmes evolved to improve their situation. Are the need and relevance of development of these exterior castes duly appreciated? Have development programmes of rthe betterment of the dperessed classes been able to achieve their objective? Is there the necessary social, political and administrative will to evolve social, intervention strategies and implement them in letter and spirit? The present work addresses itself to these questions and strives to identify those factors which facilitate or hinder development and change in these weaker sections of society. It examines the socio-cultural background, economic situation, social interactional patterns, development programmes, the magnitude of participation in these development of participation in these development programmes and programme preference of the members of the scheduled castes.

The Scheduled Castes in India
The Scheduled Castes in India

Author: Anirban Kashyap

Publisher: Gyan Publishing House

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 9788121205115

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Attempts have been made in this study to present an over-all profile of the Scheduled Castes from different dimensions i.e., facts, figures and their interpretations, the policy of segregation of a sizable section of Indian population on the basis of caste.

Scheduled Castes Development
Scheduled Castes Development

Author: Surendra Nath Pathak

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Published: 2005-01-01

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 9788186771556

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Indian Society Is Highly Stratified With Many Glaring Inequalities Among The Different Social Groups. The Caste System Has Segregated The Dalits And Other Weaker Sections From The Rest Of The Society To An Extent That They Were Denied Even The Basic Human Rights. Interestingly, The Absence Of Freedom Of Occupation, Low Earnings, Implicit Restriction On Needs And Stigma On Menial Labour Destroyed The Economy Of Lower Castes Particularly Scheduled Castes. As A Result, Scheduled Castes Remained Socially Outcastes, Economically Dependent, Politically Powerless And Culturally Backward. The Affirmative Action Adopted By The Central And State Governments Has Insured The Demolition Of Inequality Through Providing Reservation In Education And Employment As Well As Implementation Of Special Component Plan For Their Development. Against This Backdrop, Present Book Highlights The Socio-Economic Status Of Scheduled Castes, Funding Of Special Component Plan And Participation Of Scheduled Castes Beneficiaries In The Projects Of Minor Irrigation, Land Based Activities, Village And Cottage Industry And Service Sector. It Is Hoped That The Book Will Provide Useful Insights To The Policy Makers, Planners, Academicians And Scholars As Well As Who Are Interested In This Field

Economic Development of Scheduled Castes
Economic Development of Scheduled Castes

Author: V. S. Mahajan

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Published: 1997

Total Pages: 260

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The Study Addresses To The Economic Development Of Scheduled Castes In A Changing Economy And Is Based On Papers Presented In The Seminar On Economic Development Of Scheduled Castes In Punjab. Its Findings Should Be Of Value To Researchers As Also To Those Who Are Directly Responsible For The Planning And Monitoring Of The Socio-Economic Development Of The Weaker Sections. It Is Sufficiently Broad- Based To Cater To The Needs Of The Student Community As Well.