SC COMMISION: The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) is a constitutional body that works to safeguard the interests of the scheduled castes in India. It seeks to offer the SC community protection from discrimination and exploitation, as well as providing facilities to uplift the SC community. Article 338 of the constitution of India deals with this commission.
Functions of Scheduled Castes (SC) Commission
1. Monitoring and investigating all issues concerning the safeguards provided for the SCs under the constitution.
2. Enquiring into complaints relating to the deprivation of the rights and safeguards of the SCs.
3. Taking part in and advising the central or state governments with respect to the planning of socio-economic development of the SCs.
4. Regular reporting to the President of the country on the implementation of these safeguards.
5. Recommending steps to be taken to further the socio-economic development and other welfare activities of the SCs.
6. Any other function with respect to the welfare, protection, development and advancement of the SC community
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