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Are Devgan scheduled caste?
Do Dalits lack talent?…Dalitbahujan presence in Indian cinema.
Name | Capacity | Caste / Community |
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Kanjibhai Rathod | Regarded as the first successful director of Indian cinema, acted in Shakuntala (1920) | Ravidas (Dalit) |
Divya Bharti | Actress | Ravidas/Charmakar (Dalit) |
Ajay Devgn | Leading actor | Vishwakarma/Lohar (OBC)* |
What surname belongs SC?
About Scheduled Caste Bangali, Agariya, Dhobi. Kalabaz, Karwal, Mazhabi. Parahiya, Patari, Sansiya. Chamar, Bhangi, Turi, Nadia, Pasi, Mukri, Vankar.
Who can be deemed as Scheduled Castes in India?
Only marginalised Hindu communities can be deemed Scheduled Castes in India, according to The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950. Scheduled caste communities were considered avarna, or outside the existing varna system.
What are the functions of Scheduled Castes Development Ministry?
The Scheduled Castes Development (SCD) Bureau of the Ministry aims to promote the welfare of Scheduled Castes through their educational, economic and social empowerment. Efforts made by State Governments and Central Ministries for protecting and promoting the interests of Scheduled Castes are also monitored.
What is top class education for Scheduled Caste students?
Top Class Education for Scheduled Caste Students : The objective of the Scheme is to promote qualitative education amongst students belonging to Scheduled Castes, by providing full financial support for pursuing studies beyond 12th class, in notified institutes of excellence like IITs, NITs, IIMs, reputed Medical/Law and other institutions.
What does the constitution say about reservation for Scheduled Castes?
Given the extent of economic, educational, and social isolation that Scheduled Castes historically faced (and continue to face), the Constitution also provides for a proportionate reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in educational institutions and public offices under the State.