Scheduled Castes

September 28, 2026 3:37 PM

PM-AJAY Builds New Pathways to Livelihoods and Education for SC Communities

Scheduled Castes (SCs), who constitute 16.6 per cent of India's population, have historically faced barriers to socio-economic advancement and inclusion. Addressing these disparities is important for ensuring social justice, equal opportunity and broader participation in India's development journey. Recognising these development gaps, the Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) to promote the overall socio-economic and educational development of ...

September 6, 2024 4:33 PM

SC issues notice to Bihar Government over RJD plea on Bihar reservations

The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Bihar Government and other relevant parties in response to a plea filed by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). The RJD's petition challenges a recent Patna High Court order that invalidated the state government's amendments aimed at increasing reservations for Backward Classes, Scheduled Tribes, and Scheduled Castes in jobs and educational institutions. A bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, along with Justices JB Pardiwala and Ma...

September 16, 2024 4:46 PM

Supreme Court rules state governments have power to sub-classify SCs, STs

In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court of India ruled on Thursday that state governments have the power to sub-classify Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) for the purpose of reservation. The seven-judge bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, delivered a 6:1 majority verdict overturning the previous E.V. Chinnaiah judgement, which had held such sub-classification impermissible. Besides CJI Chandrachud, other judges on the bench were Justices BR Gavai, Vikram Nath, Bela M...