Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
2. In your opinion, what solutions are desirable to help crush the caste-based exploitation in India? Has economic progress helped realize Dalit empowerment? Critically examine.(250 words)
Reference: Live Mint
Why this question:
The question is premised on the evaluation of welfare schemes made available to the Dalit, and to what extent economic progress has helped overcome the caste-based exploitation of the same.
Key demand of the question:
One must evaluate the situation; suggest measures to address the caste-based exploitation of the Dalits and hint on the need and importance of economic progress for their empowerment.
Directive:
Critically examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we have to look into the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, one needs to look at the good and bad of the topic and give a fair judgment.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Briefly talk about the conditions of the SC and ST in the country from past to present.
Body:
To start with, first present the existing caste based annihilations in the country. Then explain that the vision of the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, in tune with our constitution, is to build an inclusive society where the most oppressed and backward sections of our population can live a life of dignity, pride and actively contribute to the nation’s human capital. Discuss the various measures taken to overcome it. Explain the importance and relevance of economic empowerment to empower the Dalit in the country. Discuss various steps taken by the government in this direction (Past to present).
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
