India, July 14 -- NCSC Chairman Kishor Makwana on Monday said the National Commission for Scheduled Castes has resolved a historic 60,000 cases nationally in the last two years. Speaking after inaugurating the renovated State Office of the NCSC here, Makwana stated that NCSC offices across the states are firmly dedicated to ensuring justice and protecting the rights of deprived and marginalised communities, an official release said. Invoking the constitutional mandate under Article 338 and the core vision of B R Ambedkar, he said: "The Commission has been working tirelessly for 75 years to safeguard the rights of Scheduled Castes and address public grievances." Also Read - Ahmedabad blasts: HC cites scale of terror, conspiracy to uphold death penalty for 38 IM operatives Highlighting a significant surge in public trust, he noted that more than 60,000 cases were resolved nationally over the last two years-marking the highest disposal rate in the Commission's history. He reaffirmed the Commission's unwavering commitment to realising Dr Ambedkar's dream by ensuring timely justice for every petitioner. Speaking on the occasion, Member of NCSC, Vaddepalli Ramchander, highlighted the powerful statutory mechanisms vested in the Commission to ensure accountability. He reiterated that the NCSC is fully empowered to issue notices, execute summons, and initiate stringent action against non-compliance when required. Also Read - CM Sukhu: Shongtong-Karchham project to be commissioned by Mar-April 2027 Expressing concern over the current state of financial support for SC entrepreneurs, he urged elected representatives and policymakers to prioritise MSME development and welfare measures for marginalised communities, assuring entrepreneurs of the Commission's continued support in addressing their grievances and promoting inclusive growth. Earlier, in his address, Secretary of NCSC, Gudey Srinivas, emphasised the Commission's commitment to utilising digital tools and modern infrastructure to eliminate delays and enhance the overall efficiency of grievance resolution. Meanwhile, Makwana met Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy here, a release from the CMO said. During the meeting, the CM briefed him about the opportunities provided for the socio-economic and political empowerment of the SC communities. Implementation of the SC categorisation was discussed in the meeting, it said. Revanth Reddy said that the state government was taking a slew of measures to eliminate caste discrimination among students. The CM asserted that the union government should take initiatives to provide necessary support and cooperation for the development of SCs, the release added.
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