In the ancient period of India, the backward castes had been denied all kinds of social and economic endowments. Hence, they had been lagging behind in the process of development. At the first time the suffering of these people agonized by the great soul of Lord Gautam Buddha. He introduced the concept of ‘equality’ to the society. This was the first opportunity imparted to these people to prosper and live in dignity. His ‘sainted’ path was later adopted by the world saints like Kabir, Eknath, Tukaram and so on. Article 338 provides for a National Commission for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes with duties to investigate and monitor all matters relating to safeguards provided for them, to inquire into specific complaints and to participate and advise on the planning process of their socio-economic development etc. It is observed that the Government programmes - especially those pertaining to SC and ST welfare are never taken seriously, and there are no effective monitoring system to pinpoint the failures of the plan objectives. There are diversion of resources and lack of utility of the schemes. Therefore, the condition of these communities is still remained very miserable. Therefore, remedial measures and effective course corrections should have to be implemented. This book comprehensively analyzes the impact of various developmental schemes and plans on the scheduled castes in the India. This book will certainly prove of immense values to all those interested in Development of SCs and STs, especially the planners and policy makers in evolving an appropriate viable strategy for development in the coming years.
Introduction — Rural Development and Scheduled Caste — Rural Development and Poverty Alleviation — SC/ST Welfare in India — Dalit Liberation: Impact of New Economic Reforms on Dalits in India — Human Rights and Empowerment of Tribal Women — Bridging the Social Gap: Perspectives on - Dalit Empowerment — Bibliography — Index —
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