Who are the SC ST and OBC?
Indians are divided into four broad categories in official statistics — Scheduled Caste (SC), scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Class (OBC), and General Category (GC), which includes the ‘upper’ castes.
How many castes are in ST category?
18 castes
18 castes to be included in ST category.
What is SC ST case?
The SC/ST Act has been specifically enacted to deter acts of indignity, humiliation and harassment against members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
How many SC ST are there in India?
| Sl.No. | State/UT | SC Population |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Jharkhand | 3985644 |
| 12 | Karnataka | 10474992 |
| 13 | Kerala | 3039573 |
| 14 | Madhya Pradesh | 11342320 |
What is the difference between SC and ST?
Explanation: SC is for scheduled tribes and is used for the untouchables in India. According to o Indian mythology, this is part of the Verna system and such people are called Ati Shudras. ST is for Scheduled tribes and is used for the community that used to live in the forests.
Which caste is at the top?
At the top of the hierarchy were the Brahmins who were mainly teachers and intellectuals and are believed to have come from Brahma’s head. Then came the Kshatriyas, or the warriors and rulers, supposedly from his arms. The third slot went to the Vaishyas, or the traders, who were created from his thighs.
How big is the central government instructions and guidelines for Scheduled Caste?
Compilation of Central Government Instructions and Guidelines regarding issue of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Certificates (size :.6MB) List of the Constitutional (Scheduled Castes) Orders issued up to 26-10-2017: The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 (updated up to 26-10-2017) (size :.44MB) (size :.1MB)
What are the Constitutional (Scheduled Castes) Orders/Amendment Acts up to 30-06-2017?
List of the Constitutional (Scheduled Castes) Orders/Amendment Acts, issued up to 30-06-2017: 1. GOI (SC) ORDER 1936 dated 06.06.1936 (size :4.69MB)
How many SC/ST schemes are there in India?
There are total of 506 schemes for the SC and ST communities in India. Among them 233 schemes for the SC category and the rests are for the people belonging to ST category.
What is the percentage share of SC/ST in central sponsored scheme?
Percentage share of SC/ST schemes in Central Sponsored Scheme is 20.20% and the percentage share of SC/ST schemes in Centrally Sector Schemes is 10.74%.