GS4 · UPSC Mains
You are a member of a High-level Committee that has been formed to monitor discrimination and violence against Scheduled Castes (SCs) and suggest measures to curb them. When you delve deeper into the issue, you come across many recent incidents, which confirm the widely held belief that SCs are consistently humiliated on a daily basis. On the basis of the above information, answer the following: (a) Discuss why there is widespread discrimination and violence against SCs despite enactment of suitable legislations to prevent such instances. (b) As a member of the High-level Committee, suggest legal and administrative measures to prevent atrocities against the SCs. (c) State the role of media and civil society in bringing about behavioural change in this regard.
| Topper | Rank | Source | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaspinder Singh | — | VisionIAS | p.48 |
| Arpit Gupta | — | VisionIAS | p.48 |
| MRINALIKA RATHORE | — | VisionIAS | p.45 |
| Sai Manasa N C | — | VisionIAS | p.49 |
| Ayasha Fatima | — | VisionIAS | p.47 |