Constitutional Provisions and Welfare Policies for the upliftment of Scheduled Castes

Abstract

The Indian Constitution, through its progressive provisions, aims to ensure social justicernand equality for historically marginalized communities, particularly Scheduled Castes (SCs). Thisrnpaper examines the constitutional safeguards, affirmative action policies, and welfarernschemes designed for the upliftment of Scheduled Castes. It evaluates the effectiveness of thesernmeasures in addressing socio-economic disparities and suggests reforms for betterrnimplementation. Despite constitutional safeguards and progressive laws, crimes and human rightsrnviolations against Scheduled Castes remain pervasive in India. Despite all the welfare schemesrnand policies to ensure social equality, there is hardly any impact on the mindset of upper castes.rnThere is emerging need to take suitable preventive measures to curb these abuses, violations andrncrimes against SCs.