SC/ST dept. begins drive to clear 50,000 pending files
The Minister for SC/ST welfare announced a drive to clear 50,000 pending files and improve support for tribal students, including the appointment of mentor teachers. The department is also implementing a new housing scheme and addressing delays in student e-grants.
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Administrative efficiency in welfare departments is critical for ensuring that marginalized communities receive timely government support and educational resources.
Minister for Welfare of Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Backward Classes K.A. Thulasi said here on Saturday (August 1, 2026) that the SC/ST department had begun steps to clear more than 50,000 pending files in the State.
She said that 4,970 files were disposed of through file disposal adalats held over the past two days. Completing projects under the government’s 100-day action programme within the deadline is the next priority, she added.
The Minister said the department was taking measures to prevent dropout among tribal students and that the appointment of mentor teachers would be completed soon.
The delay in appointments was due to a court case filed by some temporary teachers who were removed from service, she said.
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