The first list of castes and tribes was created through two orders: The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950, and The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950, containing 821 castes and 296 tribes (overlapping nature), respectively, derived from colonial lists.

This explainer discusses the Indian law that punishes cruel and degrading crimes committed against people belonging to Scheduled Castes and Tribes. It primarily deals with the law laid out in the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.

Out of roughly 3000 castes estimated to exist in India, as many as 779 have been designated as Scheduled Castes. They are mainly concentrated in Uttar Pradesh (35.1 million), West Bengal (18.4 million), Andhra Pradesh (12.3 million), Tamil Nadu (11.8 million) and Bihar (11.3 million).

Jun 5, 2021 · Scheduled Tribes (STs) in India refer to the various indigenous communities or tribes that are recognized by the government for special protection and assistance. The Scheduled Tribes are listed in the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.

Jan 26, 2024 · Issue of Scheduled Caste Certificate to the members of Buddhism Religion. Modalities for deciding claims for inclusion in, exclusion from and other modifications in the orders specifying Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Compilation of Central Government Instructions and Guidelines regarding issue of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe ...

Scheduled Castes (SCs), also known as Dalits, are traditionally and socially marginalised in India, where they face injustice as a result of their low caste status. Scheduled Tribes (STs), also known as Adivasis or tribal groups, are socially banned in …

Difference between Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes is explained here in detail. During the Independence of India, the Scheduled Caste remained economically dependent, politically powerless and culturally subjugated to the upper caste.

Three categories were named, though not clearly defined: Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other Backward Classes. Very roughly, these were comprised respectively of (1) Untouchables or Harijans; (2) virtually all Adivasis or tribes; and (3) other economically disadvantaged groups not included in (1) or (2).

The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes is vested with the duty to participate and advise in the planning process of socio-economic development of STs, and to evaluate the progress of their development under the Union and any State. Read More

In pursuance of section 41 of the States Reorganisation Act and section 14 of the Bihar and West Bengal (Transfer of Territories) Act, 1956 (40 of 1956), the President issued the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Lists (Modification) Order, 1956.