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Formed | 19 February 2004 |
Preceding Commission |
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Jurisdiction | Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India |
Headquarters | New Delhi |
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Website | ncsc |
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) is a constitutional body under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, established in 2004. It is responsible for the protection, welfare, development, and advancement of Scheduled Castes in India.[1] Article 338 of the Indian constitution deals with National Commission for Scheduled Castes. Article 338 A deals with National Commission for Scheduled tribes.