• UGI USER
  • Jan 24, 2024
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EQUAL ACCESS TO BENEFITS FOR ALL SCs

Why in the News?

  • The Union government establishes a committee to assess equitable distribution of benefits among over 1,200 Scheduled Castes (SCs).
  • The move follows the Prime Minister’s promise to address sub-categorization demands raised by the Madiga community in Telangana.
Source: SlideServe

About the Committee:

  • Evaluate and work out methods for fair distribution of benefits, schemes, and initiatives to the most backward SC communities.
  • Composed of Secretaries from key ministries, the committee will focus on ways to redirect government schemes and initiatives for more even distribution.
  • Not tasked with breaking up the SC quota but will explore avenues to address grievances and present findings promptly.
About Madiga community

·    Madiga, a Telugu caste, primarily resides in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, with a minority presence in Tamil Nadu.

·    Historically linked to tannery, leatherwork, and handicrafts, Madigas are now predominantly engaged in agricultural labor.

·    Over time, their occupations have transitioned, reflecting changes in economic activities and livelihoods.