Scheduled Caste

Improving transparency through e-Housing

CategoriesGoal 10: Reduced Inequalities, Knowledge & ResearchTags, , , , ,

The Scheduled Caste Development Department (SCDO) of Kerala initiated a web-based e-Housing project to improve transparency in the process of providing housing assistance to the scheduled caste beneficiaries.   Scheduled caste groups faced several constraints in applying for housing allowance from the government. Apart from the regular delays in receiving disbursements, the complicated procedures combined Read More …

E-Pass: Electronic Payment and Application System for post matric scholarship, Andhra Pradesh

CategoriesGoal 10: Reduced Inequalities, Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Goal 4: Quality Education, Knowledge & ResearchTags, , , , , ,

The Government of Andhra Pradesh, under its Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) Scheme, provided financial assistance to economically and socially backward sections of society such as Scheduled Castes [SC], Scheduled Tribes (ST), Backward Classes (BC) and minorities. Year 2004 onwards, the scheme was transformed into class-based entitlements and all students from families with less than INR Read More …