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Today, February 4, 2026, marks several key developments for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Dalits, and Buddhist communities across India. These range from new central loan provisions to state-level housing rights and major international cultural outreach.
National / Central Government

 * Expansion of SC Credit Facilities: The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment announced a significant increase in the provision of loans to Scheduled Castes to boost entrepreneurship and self-reliance. PIB Delhi - Loan Increase for SCs.

 * Employment Disparity Data Released: A new DoPT report highlights that while OBC representation is rising, SC and ST growth in higher-level (Group A) government services remains stagnant, with communities still heavily concentrated in sanitation roles. Rau’s IAS - Inequality in Public Employment

 * International Buddhist Diplomacy: A high-level Indian delegation led by the Governor of Gujarat begins the exposition of the sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha in Colombo, Sri Lanka today. PIB - Buddha Relics Exposition

Haryana
 * Ownership Rights for SC/ST Families: Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a new policy to grant ownership rights to SC/ST families who have resided at the same location for over 20 years. The Tribune - Ownership Rights for SC/ST

 * Guru Ravidas Dham: Construction has been fast-tracked for a ₹124 crore "Guru Ravidas Dham" in Kurukshetra to honor the Dalit icon.
Northeast (Arunachal, Sikkim, Mizoram, Tripura)

 * Buddhist Circuit Scheme: Following the Union Budget 2026-27, state governments in the Northeast have begun coordinating with the Center to implement the new "Buddhist Circuit Development Scheme" for monastery preservation and spiritual tourism. ET Now - Budget 2026 Buddhist Circuits

Gujarat

 * Holiday Dispute: Dalit Buddhist groups continue to protest the state government's decision not to include Buddha Purnima as a mandatory state holiday in the 2026 calendar, despite it being a central gazetted holiday. The Mooknayak - Dalit Buddhists Slam Gujarat Govt

Uttar Pradesh & Maharashtra

 * Atrocity Monitoring: Recent data shows these two states continue to lead in the registration of cases under the SC/ST Act, prompting calls from local Dalit activists for more stringent district-level protection cells. The Hindu - Atrocities on Dalits Report
Judicial Updates

 * Caste Discrimination Definition: A plea in the Supreme Court is challenging the 2026 UGC regulations, arguing for a broader, more inclusive definition of "caste-based discrimination" in higher education. Economic Times - UGC Caste Rule Challenge
Budget 2026 Buddhist Circuits Development
This video provides a breakdown of the new government scheme announced in the 2026 Budget for developing Buddhist pilgrimage sites across the Northeast states.


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