Call for stronger awareness on SC/ST Act
Senior officials and activists in India are calling for increased awareness and stricter enforcement of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The discussion took place during a training program focused on community vigilance to address ongoing discrimination against Dalit communities.
Why it matters
Strengthening the implementation of this act is critical for protecting the civil rights and social dignity of marginalized communities in India.
Several senior officials on Thursday emphasised the need of the hour was for greater awareness of the Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act-1989, citing incidents of Dalits facing untouchability, social discrimination and other problems.
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