{"id":699243,"date":"2023-12-12T16:36:34","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T11:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/?p=699243"},"modified":"2024-11-22T17:43:19","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T12:13:19","slug":"scheduled-castes-and-scheduled-tribes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/scheduled-castes-and-scheduled-tribes\/","title":{"rendered":"Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/scheduled-castes-and-scheduled-tribes\/#Scheduled_Castes_and_Scheduled_Tribes_Meaning\" title=\"Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Meaning\">Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Meaning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/scheduled-castes-and-scheduled-tribes\/#Definition_of_Scheduled_Castes_and_Scheduled_Tribes_in_India\" title=\"Definition of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in India\">Definition of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/scheduled-castes-and-scheduled-tribes\/#Definition_of_Scheduled_Castes\" title=\"Definition of Scheduled Castes\">Definition of Scheduled Castes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/scheduled-castes-and-scheduled-tribes\/#Definition_of_Scheduled_Tribes\" title=\"Definition of Scheduled Tribes\">Definition of Scheduled Tribes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/scheduled-castes-and-scheduled-tribes\/#History_of_Scheduled_Castes_and_Scheduled_Tribes\" title=\"History of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes\">History of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/scheduled-castes-and-scheduled-tribes\/#Scheduled_Castes_History\" title=\"Scheduled Castes History\">Scheduled Castes History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/scheduled-castes-and-scheduled-tribes\/#Scheduled_Tribes_History\" title=\"Scheduled Tribes History\">Scheduled Tribes History<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/scheduled-castes-and-scheduled-tribes\/#Scheduled_Castes_and_Scheduled_Tribes_List\" title=\"Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes List\">Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes List<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/scheduled-castes-and-scheduled-tribes\/#Population_of_Scheduled_Castes_List\" title=\"Population of Scheduled Castes List\">Population of Scheduled Castes List<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/scheduled-castes-and-scheduled-tribes\/#Population_of_Scheduled_Tribes_List\" title=\"Population of Scheduled Tribes List\">Population of Scheduled Tribes List<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/scheduled-castes-and-scheduled-tribes\/#Difference_Between_Scheduled_Castes_and_Scheduled_Tribes\" title=\"Difference Between Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes\">Difference Between Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/scheduled-castes-and-scheduled-tribes\/#Scheduled_Castes_and_Scheduled_Tribes_Acts\" title=\"Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Acts\">Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Acts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/scheduled-castes-and-scheduled-tribes\/#Scheduled_Castes_and_Scheduled_Tribes_Orders_Amendment_Act_1976\" title=\"Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders (Amendment) Act 1976\">Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders (Amendment) Act 1976<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/scheduled-castes-and-scheduled-tribes\/#Scheduled_Castes_and_Scheduled_Tribes_prevention_of_atrocities_Act\" title=\"Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (prevention of atrocities) Act\">Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (prevention of atrocities) Act<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/scheduled-castes-and-scheduled-tribes\/#Scheduled_Castes_and_Scheduled_Tribes_Lists_modification_Order_1956\" title=\"Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Lists (modification) Order 1956\">Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Lists (modification) Order 1956<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/scheduled-castes-and-scheduled-tribes\/#FAQs_on_Scheduled_Castes_and_Scheduled_Tribes_in_India\" title=\"FAQs on Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in India\">FAQs on Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/scheduled-castes-and-scheduled-tribes\/#What_is_Difference_between_Scheduled_Caste_and_Scheduled_Tribes\" title=\"What is Difference between Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes\">What is Difference between Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/scheduled-castes-and-scheduled-tribes\/#Who_are_called_scheduled_caste\" title=\"Who are called scheduled caste?\">Who are called scheduled caste?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/scheduled-castes-and-scheduled-tribes\/#What_is_the_meaning_of_Scheduled_Tribes\" title=\"What is the meaning of Scheduled Tribes?\">What is the meaning of Scheduled Tribes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/scheduled-castes-and-scheduled-tribes\/#What_is_the_Scheduled_Castes_and_Scheduled_Tribes_Act_1956\" title=\"What is the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act 1956?\">What is the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act 1956?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/scheduled-castes-and-scheduled-tribes\/#How_many_castes_are_there_in_SC\" title=\"How many castes are there in SC?\">How many castes are there in SC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/scheduled-castes-and-scheduled-tribes\/#Which_State_has_no_scheduled_caste\" title=\"Which State has no scheduled caste?\">Which State has no scheduled caste?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/scheduled-castes-and-scheduled-tribes\/#Why_it_is_called_schedule_caste\" title=\"Why it is called schedule caste?\">Why it is called schedule caste?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/scheduled-castes-and-scheduled-tribes\/#The_Scheduled_Castes_and_Scheduled_Tribes_Act_was_introduced_by_who\" title=\"The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act was introduced by who?\">The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act was introduced by who?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scheduled_Castes_and_Scheduled_Tribes_Meaning\"><\/span>Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Meaning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes<\/strong>, often referred to as <strong>SC\/ST<\/strong>, are officially recognized demographic groups in India. These designations are enshrined in the <strong>Indian Constitution<\/strong>, classifying individuals into one of these categories. Since India&#8217;s independence, SC\/ST communities have been granted Reservation status, entitling them to political representation, preferential treatment in promotions, reserved seats in universities, access to free and stipended education, scholarships, banking services, and various government assistance programs. The Constitution outlines these affirmative measures with the primary objective of uplifting and integrating <strong>SC\/ST communities<\/strong> into the mainstream of society. These policies aim to address historical socioeconomic disparities, combat caste-based discrimination, and empower marginalized and indigenous populations in pursuit of social justice.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Definition_of_Scheduled_Castes_and_Scheduled_Tribes_in_India\"><\/span>Definition of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Definition_of_Scheduled_Castes\"><\/span>Definition of Scheduled Castes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>According to Article 366 (24) of the Constitution of India, the Scheduled Castes are defined as &#8220;such <strong>castes, races, or tribes, or parts of or groups within castes, races, or tribes<\/strong>, as are deemed <strong>under Article 341<\/strong> to be Scheduled Castes for the purpose of this [Indian] Constitution.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Definition_of_Scheduled_Tribes\"><\/span>Definition of Scheduled Tribes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Article 366 (25) provides the definition of scheduled tribes as &#8220;<strong>those tribes or tribal communities, or specific segments or factions within such tribes or tribal communities<\/strong>, that have been officially recognized as Scheduled Tribes for constitutional purposes <strong>under Article 342<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-699273 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/MicrosoftTeams-image-59.jpg\" alt=\"Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/MicrosoftTeams-image-59.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/MicrosoftTeams-image-59-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/MicrosoftTeams-image-59-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/MicrosoftTeams-image-59-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><br \/>\n<button><strong>Traditional Dress of Indian States<\/strong><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-bordered table-striped\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/rajasthani-traditional-dress\/\">Rajasthani Traditional Dress<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/traditional-dress-of-gujarat\/\">Traditional Dress of Gujarat<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/kerala-traditional-dress\/\">Kerala Traditional Dress<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/odisha-traditional-dress\/\">Odisha Traditional Dress<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/maharashtra-traditional-dress\/\">Maharashtra Traditional Dress<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/traditional-dress-of-arunachal-pradesh\/\">Traditional Dress of Arunachal Pradesh<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_Scheduled_Castes_and_Scheduled_Tribes\"><\/span>History of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scheduled_Castes_History\"><\/span>Scheduled Castes History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Scheduled Castes have a significant historical presence in India. The term &#8220;Scheduled Castes&#8221; was first introduced by the Simon Commission in 1928 during its review of the constitutional reforms implemented in 1919. It played a pivotal role in shaping the <strong>Government of India Act 1935<\/strong>, marking the first-ever inclusion of the term &#8220;Scheduled Castes&#8221; in Indian legislation.<\/p>\n<p>These communities, previously known as &#8220;untouchables,&#8221; had endured centuries of discrimination and were excluded from the traditional caste system. For generations, they were relegated to second-class citizenship and were not even recognized within India&#8217;s varna system of social hierarchy.<\/p>\n<p>However, with the formation of the Indian Constitution, Scheduled Castes gained official recognition as a distinct group. The Constitution of India, in its wisdom, not only acknowledged their presence but also outlined provisions for their advancement and assimilation into the mainstream society. Following India&#8217;s independence, Scheduled Castes were accorded Reservation status, which entailed various benefits, including political representation, preferential treatment in employment, reservations in educational institutions, access to free and stipended education, scholarships, banking services, and participation in various government welfare schemes.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the Constitution enshrined the fundamental principles of positive discrimination to uplift and empower Scheduled Castes, fostering social justice and equality in India.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scheduled_Tribes_History\"><\/span>Scheduled Tribes History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Scheduled Castes have a long history in India. The term &#8220;<strong>Scheduled Castes<\/strong>&#8221; was first used by a group called the Simon Commission in 1928. They came to India to check the laws made in 1919 about the Constitution. The Government of India Act 1935 was made based on what they found, and that&#8217;s when they included the word &#8220;Scheduled Castes&#8221; in Indian laws for the first time.<\/p>\n<p>Before, these groups were known as &#8220;untouchables,&#8221; and they were not treated well. They were treated as second-class citizens for many years and were not even considered part of India&#8217;s social system.<\/p>\n<p>But things changed with the Indian Constitution. It recognized these groups as a separate group and made laws to help them become a part of the larger society. After India became independent, Scheduled Castes got special treatment. They were given seats in politics, preference in jobs, spots in schools and colleges, free education, scholarships, access to banks, and help from the government.<\/p>\n<p>The Constitution also said that we should help these groups in a positive way, so they have a better life. This helped them get justice and equal rights in India.<\/p>\n<p><button><strong>Culture of Indian States<\/strong><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-bordered table-striped\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/topics\/culture-of-rajasthan\/\">Culture of Rajasthan<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/topics\/culture-of-kerala\/\">Culture of Kerala<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/topics\/culture-of-manipur\/\">Culture of Manipur<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/topics\/culture-of-assam\/\">Culture of Assam<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/topics\/culture-of-andaman-and-nicobar-islands\/\">Culture of Andaman and Nicobar Islands<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/culture-of-telangana\/\">Culture of Telangana<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/culture-of-bihar\/\">Culture of Bihar<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/topics\/odisha-culture\/\">Odisha Culture<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scheduled_Castes_and_Scheduled_Tribes_List\"><\/span>Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes List<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Below we have discussed the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes list separately with their <strong>population<\/strong> by states.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Population_of_Scheduled_Castes_List\"><\/span>Population of Scheduled Castes List<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Scheduled Castes, also known as Dalits, represent a socio-economically disadvantaged group in India, and their population has been steadily increasing over the years. According to census data, the Scheduled Caste population constitutes a significant percentage of the total population. However, the distribution of Scheduled Castes varies among states and regions, with some areas having a higher proportion than others. The demographic trends and current status of Scheduled Castes in India have been influenced by various factors, including social, economic, and political changes. Below is the list of Scheduled Caste population by state.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-bordered table-striped\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #89cff0; color: black;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>State<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Scheduled Caste population<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Andhra Pradesh<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">13,878,078<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Arunachal Pradesh<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Assam<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">2,231,321<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Bihar<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">16,567,325<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Chhattisgarh<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">3,274,269<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Goa<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">25,449<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Gujarat<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">4,074,447<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Haryana<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">5,113,615<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Himachal Pradesh<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1,729,252<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Jammu &amp; Kashmir<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">924,991<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Jharkhand<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">3,985,644<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Karnataka<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">10,474,992<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Kerala<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">3,039,573<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Madhya Pradesh<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">11,342,320<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Maharashtra<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">13,275,898<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Manipur<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">97,042<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Meghalaya<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">17,355<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Mizoram<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1,218<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Nagaland<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Odisha<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">7,190,184<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Punjab<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">8,860,179<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Rajasthan<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">12,221,593<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Sikkim<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">28,275<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Tamil Nadu<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">14,438,445<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Tripura<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">654,918<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Uttar Pradesh<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">41,357,608<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Uttarakhand<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1,892,516<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">India<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">201,378,086<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Population_of_Scheduled_Tribes_List\"><\/span>Population of Scheduled Tribes List<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Scheduled Tribes (STs) represent one of India&#8217;s most underprivileged socio-economic segments. They are recognized as indigenous communities, distinct from the caste system, and possess unique cultural identities. As per the 2011 census, the tribal population in India has grown to 104.2 million, constituting 8.6% of the nation&#8217;s total populace and 11.3% of its rural inhabitants. This population plays a crucial role in the diverse fabric of India&#8217;s societal landscape, and their inclusion is governed by specific legislation and policies aimed at addressing historical injustices and socio-economic disparities. Below is the list of Scheduled Tribe population by state.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-bordered table-striped\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #89cff0; color: black;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>State<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Scheduled Tribe population<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">West Bengal<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">5,294,014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Uttarakhand<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">292,502<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Uttar Pradesh<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1,138,930<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Tripura<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1,166,836<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Tamil Nadu<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">793,617<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Sikkim<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">205,886<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Rajasthan<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">9,240,329<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Punjab<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Odisha<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">9,591,108<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Nagaland<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1,710,612<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Mizoram<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1,036,201<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Meghalaya<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">2,555,974<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Manipur<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">903,235<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Maharashtra<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">10,507,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Madhya Pradesh<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">15,316,994<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Kerala<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">484,387<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Karnataka<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">4,246,123<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Jharkhand<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">8,646,189<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Jammu &amp; Kashmir<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1,492,414<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Himachal Pradesh<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">391,968<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Haryana<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Gujarat<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">8,914,854<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Goa<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">148,917<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Chhattisgarh<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">7,821,939<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Bihar<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1,332,472<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Assam<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">3,885,094<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Arunachal Pradesh<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">951,865<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Andhra Pradesh<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">5,920,654<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_Between_Scheduled_Castes_and_Scheduled_Tribes\"><\/span>Difference Between Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-bordered table-striped\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 186px;\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #89cff0; color: black;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 23px;\"><strong>Scheduled Castes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 23px;\"><strong>Scheduled Tribes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px;\">Also known as Dalits<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px;\">Also known as Adivasis or Tribal Groups<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px;\">Traditionally and socially marginalized<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px;\">Socially banned in India and face discrimination because of their race<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px;\">Article 341 of the Indian Constitution determines who are Scheduled Castes<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px;\">Article 342 of the Indian Constitution determines who are Scheduled Tribes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px;\">Percentage of the Indian population<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px;\">Percentage of the Indian population<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 71px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 71px;\">Reservation status granted since the independence of India, guaranteeing political representation, preference in promotion, quota in universities, free and stipended education, scholarships, banking services, various government schemes<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 71px;\">Reservation status granted since the independence of India, guaranteeing political representation, preference in promotion, quota in universities, free and stipended education, scholarships, banking services, various government schemes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scheduled_Castes_and_Scheduled_Tribes_Acts\"><\/span>Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Acts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC\/ST) represent officially recognized groups in India, and they are among the most socio-economically disadvantaged segments of society. These groups have been accorded Reservation status, which ensures various benefits and safeguards for their welfare and advancement. This policy aims to address historical injustices and promote social equality in the country. Below we have discussed important Acts related to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scheduled_Castes_and_Scheduled_Tribes_Orders_Amendment_Act_1976\"><\/span>Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders (Amendment) Act 1976<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders (Amendment) Act, 1976 is an Indian legislation that addresses the inclusion and exclusion of certain castes and tribes in the lists of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. It also deals with the re-adjustment of representation in parliamentary and assembly constituencies necessitated by such changes and related matters[4]. This Act was enacted on September 18, 1976, and it amended the Scheduled Castes Order as specified in the First Schedule[5]. The Act has been in effect since July 27, 1997. Its primary objective is to ensure periodic updates and revisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes lists, incorporating or removing certain castes and tribes based on their socio-economic status and other relevant factors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scheduled_Castes_and_Scheduled_Tribes_prevention_of_atrocities_Act\"><\/span>Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (prevention of atrocities) Act<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, is an Indian legislation formulated to prevent the commission of offenses of atrocities against members of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. This Act mandates the establishment of Special Courts for the trial of such offenses and provides for the relief and rehabilitation of the victims. It is applicable throughout India, excluding the state of Jammu &amp; Kashmir, and became effective on January 30, 1990. Under this Act, &#8220;atrocity&#8221; is defined as an offense punishable as per its provisions, and it outlines measures for the economic and social rehabilitation of victims. The primary objective of the Act is to ensure justice for the scheduled caste and scheduled tribe communities, safeguarding them from various forms of atrocities.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scheduled_Castes_and_Scheduled_Tribes_Lists_modification_Order_1956\"><\/span>Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Lists (modification) Order 1956<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Lists (Modification) Order of 1956 holds significant legal importance within India. This enactment serves the purpose of both including and excluding specific castes and tribes from the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes lists, while also readjusting parliamentary and assembly constituency representation. This order officially took effect on October 29, 1956. Its pivotal role lies in ensuring the rightful representation and safeguarding the rights of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes across India. Over the years, this order has undergone amendments and updates to mirror the evolving composition and status of these groups.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-bordered table-striped\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #89cff0;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><strong>Other Topics of Social Science<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/union-territories-of-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Union Territories of India<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/traditional-dress-of-gujarat\/\"><b>Traditional Dress of Gujarat<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/list-of-us-state-capitals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">List of US State Capitals<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/7-continents-and-5-oceans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7 Continents and 5 Oceans<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/most-populated-states-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Most Populated States in India<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/capital-of-sikkim\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Capital of Sikkim<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/capital-of-haryana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Capital of Haryana<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/capital-of-tamil-nadu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Capital of Tamil Nadu<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/capital-of-gujarat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Capital of Gujarat<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/capital-of-bihar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Capital of Bihar<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/8-union-territories-of-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">8 Union Territories of India<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/fundamental-rights-of-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fundamental Rights of India<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/capital-of-punjab\/\">Capital of Punjab<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/rajasthani-traditional-dress\/\">Rajasthani Traditional Dress<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/indian-history-culture-and-diversity\/\">Indian History, Culture, and Diversity<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Scheduled_Castes_and_Scheduled_Tribes_in_India\"><\/span>FAQs on Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Difference_between_Scheduled_Caste_and_Scheduled_Tribes\"><\/span>What is Difference between Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tScheduled Castes are those castes, races, or tribes deemed under Article 341, while Scheduled Tribes are tribal communities deemed under Article 342 of the Indian Constitution.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_are_called_scheduled_caste\"><\/span>Who are called scheduled caste?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tScheduled Castes are those castes, races, or tribes or part of or groups within such castes, races, or tribes as deemed under Article 341 to be Scheduled Castes for the purpose of the Constitution.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_meaning_of_Scheduled_Tribes\"><\/span>What is the meaning of Scheduled Tribes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tScheduled Tribes are defined as such tribes or tribal communities or part of or groups within such tribes or tribal communities as are deemed under Article 342 to be Scheduled Tribes for the purpose of the Constitution.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Scheduled_Castes_and_Scheduled_Tribes_Act_1956\"><\/span>What is the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act 1956?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Lists (Modification) Order, 1956 provides for the inclusion in, and the exclusion from, the lists of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, and the re-adjustment of representation of parliamentary and assembly constituencies.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span 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