MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI D. NAPOLEON)
(a)& (b):- Percentage of Scheduled Caste population to total population as per 2001 Census, in
India, and in States/Union Territories, is mentioned in the Annexure.
(c) & (d):- Information provided by National Crime Records Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs, in
regard to offences of atrocities against members of Scheduled Castes, registered by the police
under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989,
during calendar years 2006, 2007 and 2008, is as under:
Year Number of cases registered
2006 26665
2007 29825
2008 33367
Gender wise segregated data is, however, not available.
(e):- The above Act is implemented by the concerned State Governments and Union Territory
Administrations. They are advised from time to time to implement provisions of the Act in
letter and spirit. Ministry of Home Affairs in their advisory dated 01.4.2010, addressed to
Chief Secretaries of States/Union Territories has inter-alia emphasized to put in place, a
proper mechanism for safety and protection of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. They
have also been advised that atrocity-prone areas may be identified for taking preventive
measures to save life and property of members of SCs/STs.
Rule 3 of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Rules,
1995, notified under the Act, also provides for measures to be taken by State Government
with a view to prevent atrocities on Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Further,
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Protection Cells in various States/Union Territories
set up in accordance with Rule 8 of the said Rules, are, inter-alia, responsible for
maintaining public order and tranquility in the identified areas. State Level Vigilance and
Monitoring Committees under the Chairpersonship of the Chief Minister and District level
Vigilance and Monitoring Committees under the Chairpersonship of the District Magistrate in
States/UTs are also required to review implementation of the provisions of the Act.
With a view to ensure effective implementation of provisions of the Act, Central assistance
to States/UTs, is also provided, inter-alia, for strengthening of enforcement machinery.
