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Here’s a state-wise and India-wide summary of Scheduled Caste (SC)-related news on 29 January 2026 (covering policies, legal developments, debates, and social issues that impacted Scheduled Castes across the country):
🏛️ National Legal & Policy Developments
📌 Supreme Court stays new UGC Equity Regulations 2026
- On 29 January 2026, the Supreme Court of India issued an interim stay on the University Grants Commission’s new Equity Regulations 2026 aimed at preventing caste-based discrimination in higher education institutions.
- The SC ruled that parts of the rules are vague and potentially misuse-prone, and directed that the 2012 regulations continue until further orders.
- A detailed hearing has been listed for 19 March 2026, with the Court examining key constitutional questions about the definition and scope of caste-based protection.
🗳️ Political & Public Reaction
- Opposition parties (including BSP, Congress, TMC) largely welcomed the Supreme Court’s stay, framing it as protection against divisive policies.
- Some student body protests continued, with mixed support and criticism over the equity rules’ impact.
🏙️ State-Specific Updates
🌾 Haryana
- On the occasion of Sant Guru Ravidas Jayanti, the Haryana government (Centre & State leaders) reaffirmed commitment to SC welfare including:
- Grants of land ownership rights for long-term SC residents.
- Exclusive use of SC component funds.
- Industrial support concessions and possible changes to promotional/creamy layer criteria by 31 March 2026.
🪙 Other Related Context (National/State Trends)
While not necessarily all dated 29 January 2026, these issues were significant context around SC policy discussions in this period:
📊 Census & Classification Debates
- The upcoming 2026–27 Census will include caste enumeration, a first after decades, stirring debate on caste data and its implications for reservation policy and representation.
🏛️ Caste Categorisation Legal Background
- Recent Supreme Court rulings empower states to sub-classify SC categories for equitable benefit distribution.
(Note: Some individual state stories like Andhra Pradesh SC sub-classification or Telangana caste survey relate to broader SC issues but weren’t covered in fresh news dated 29.01.2026.)
📌 Summary – What Matters for SC Affairs on 29.01.2026
1. Judiciary & Education Policy:
The Supreme Court’s stay of the UGC’s anti-discrimination regulations is the leading national news, directly affecting protections extended to SC students and other marginalized groups in educational institutions.
2. Political Responses:
Reactions are split — opposition welcomes the decision, while debates continue about social justice versus potential misuse/ambiguous policy language.
3. State Welfare Actions:
States like Haryana are advancing targeted SC welfare measures anchored in social justice and land/benefit rights.
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Here is a clear, ready-to-use TABLE of Scheduled Caste (SC) welfare schemes (Central + major States) as of 2026, with eligibility and application portals. This format is useful for news pages, WhatsApp posts, study notes, or awareness material.
🇮🇳 CENTRAL GOVERNMENT – SC WELFARE SCHEMES (2026)
| Scheme Name | Benefit | Eligibility | Apply Through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship for SCs | Tuition fee + maintenance allowance | SC students, Class XI to PhD, parental income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh | National Scholarship Portal (NSP) |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship (SC) | School education support | SC students, Class I–X | NSP / State portals |
| Upgradation of Merit Scheme | Coaching, special classes | SC students in Classes IX–XII | Through schools / State SC Dept |
| NSFDC Loan Scheme | Low-interest loans for business | SC families, income ≤ ₹3 lakh | State Channelising Agencies |
| NAMASTE Scheme | Skill training, safety for sanitation workers | Safai Karamcharis (mostly SC) | Local bodies / Social Justice Dept |
| Free Coaching Scheme | UPSC, SSC, NEET, JEE coaching | SC students, income ≤ ₹8 lakh | Ministry of Social Justice |
| Stand-Up India (SC focus) | Bank loans ₹10L–₹1Cr | SC entrepreneurs | Banks / standupmitra.in |
🏛️ STATE-WISE SC WELFARE SCHEMES (MAJOR STATES)
🔷 Tamil Nadu
| Scheme | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Free education up to PhD | Full tuition + hostels |
| Adi Dravidar Welfare Hostels | Free stay, food, stipend |
| SC Entrepreneurship subsidy | Capital subsidy + loan |
| 18% SC reservation | Education & Govt jobs |
📌 Portal: https://tnadw.tn.gov.in
🔷 Punjab
| Scheme | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship | Covers ~2.7 lakh SC students |
| Ashirwad Scheme | ₹51,000 marriage assistance |
| SC Sub-Plan | Dedicated budget for SCs |
📌 Portal: https://punjab.gov.in
🔷 Haryana
| Scheme | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Sant Ravidas Housing Scheme | House ownership for SCs |
| Land ownership rights | For long-term SC residents |
| SC Component Plan | Exclusive SC welfare funding |
📌 Portal: https://socialjusticehry.gov.in
🔷 Telangana
| Scheme | Benefit |
|---|---|
| SC Sub-Categorisation Act | Internal reservation justice |
| Overseas Scholarship | ₹20–25 lakh |
| SC Hostels & Residential Schools | Free education |
📌 Portal: https://tsbcw.telangana.gov.in
🔷 Andhra Pradesh
| Scheme | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi | Foreign education |
| YSR Cheyutha | Financial support |
| SC Sub-Categorisation (proposed) | Equitable reservation |
📌 Portal: https://apscorp.ap.gov.in
🔷 Bihar
| Scheme | Benefit |
|---|---|
| SC/ST Civil Services Coaching | Free UPSC coaching |
| Student Credit Card (SC priority) | Education loans |
| Hostel & stipend schemes | School–college |
📌 Portal: https://scst.bihar.gov.in
📊 RESERVATION SNAPSHOT (2026)
| Level | SC Reservation |
|---|---|
| Central Government | 15% |
| Tamil Nadu | 18% |
| Telangana / AP | 15% (with sub-quota) |
| Punjab / Haryana | As per population |
🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS
- Education + reservation remain the strongest tools for SC empowerment
- Sub-categorisation aims to stop benefits being cornered by a few groups
- Scholarships & hostels reduce drop-out rates
- Entrepreneurship schemes push economic independence
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🔥 POWERFUL SC–AMBEDKAR SLOGANS
✊🏽 Education is our weapon, Constitution is our shield
✊🏽 No Caste Discrimination – Only Constitutional Justice
✊🏽 Reservation is not charity, it is our right
✊🏽 Social Justice is the foundation of Democracy
✊🏽 Without equality, freedom is a lie
✊🏽 Caste ends where Constitution begins
📜 Dr. B.R. Ambedkar – QUOTES (POSTER-FRIENDLY)
🖋️ “Educate, Agitate, Organise.”
🖋️ “Political democracy cannot last unless there lies at the base of it social democracy.”
🖋️ “Equality may be a fiction but nonetheless one must accept it as a governing principle.”
🖋️ “A great man is different from an eminent one in that he is ready to be the servant of society.”
🖋️ “Indifferentism is the worst kind of disease that can affect people.”
🔵 SHORT & SHARP (WHATSAPP STATUS STYLE)
🔥 Education + Reservation = Liberation
🔥 Caste is not destiny. Constitution is.
🔥 Our rights are written, not begged.
🔥 Ambedkar showed the path — we walk it.
🟦 TAMIL – சக்திவாய்ந்த முழக்கங்கள்
🔥 கல்வியே ஆயுதம் – அரசியலமைப்பே கவசம்
🔥 இடஒதுக்கீடு தயவு அல்ல – உரிமை
🔥 சாதி ஒழிய, சமத்துவம் மலர
🔥 சமூக நீதி இல்லாமல் ஜனநாயகம் இல்லை
📜 டாக்டர் அம்பேத்கர்
🖋️ “கல்வி கற்பி, போராடு, ஒன்றிணை.”
🖋️ “சமூக ஜனநாயகம் இல்லாமல் அரசியல் ஜனநாயகம் நிலைக்காது.”
Here’s the latest Tribal / Scheduled Tribes (ST) – related news and updates (English + Tamil where relevant) as of 29 January 2026 across India, covering key state-wise developments, culture, festivals, policies and movements:
🗞 National & Major Tribal Affairs News (India)
🟢 Araku Utsav – Tribal Culture Festival (Andhra Pradesh)
- The Araku Utsav 2026 — a major tribal cultural festival in Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh — began on Jan 29, 2026, showcasing tribal art, folk dance, music, handicrafts, local cuisine, coffee tourism and adventure activities, with artists from 8–10 states performing.
- The event is part of the broader Visakha Utsav and focuses on promoting tribal heritage and boosting local tourism and livelihoods.
🟡 UP Govt Starts Tribal Upliftment Campaign (Uttar Pradesh)
- The Uttar Pradesh government launched a campaign to integrate tribal communities into mainstream socio-economic activities.
- It includes start-up funds, revolving funds, community investment funds, and direct delivery of welfare benefits.
- Special Self-Help Groups (SHGs) formed for Musahar and Vantangia tribal groups in many gram panchayats.
🟠 Tribal History Museum (Maharashtra)
- Nagpur University (Maharashtra) has laid the foundation stone for a Tribal History Museum to preserve and showcase the heritage of tribes such as Gond, Kolam, Madia and Korku in Vidarbha.
🔵 Budget 2026–27 Tribal Focus (All India)
- The upcoming Union Budget 2026–27 is expected to emphasize tribal welfare, including health hubs, sports hubs, community child-care centers, and programs to promote educational and economic growth in tribal areas.
🗺️ State-Wise Tribal Updates
📍 Andhra Pradesh
- Araku Utsav 2026 launched Jan 29 to Feb 1 with cultural events centered on tribal heritage and local art/cuisine.
📍 Uttar Pradesh
- Tribal upliftment campaign targeting historically neglected tribal groups like Musahar and Vantangia — with community SHGs and economic funds.
📍 Telangana / Andhra / National Tribal Events
- The Medaram Jatara, a major tribal festival, is currently underway and celebrated with traditional rituals, drawing large gatherings.
🧑🌾 Ongoing Tribal Issues & Movements (Recent)
🚶 Tribal Farmers’ March (Maharashtra)
- Thousands of tribal farmers from Nashik district are marching towards Mumbai pressing for implementation of the Forest Rights Act, separate land documents, loan waivers, water access, education, and 24/7 electricity — highlighting continuing land rights struggles.
📌 Policy & Classification Updates (Background but Relevant)
📊 Tribal Status Demands (Assam)
- A Group of Ministers (GoM) in Assam recommended a three-tier ST classification: ST (Plains), ST (Hills) and ST (Valley) — including Ahoms, Chutias, Morans, Mataks, Koch-Rajbongshis, and Tea Tribes — requiring a Parliamentary Constitutional amendment for implementation.
🪪 ST Inclusion Efforts (Tamil Nadu – Historic)
- Though not new, there have been long-standing efforts by leaders like DMK MP Kanimozhi to include the Kuruman community in the ST list of Tamil Nadu — reflecting ongoing inclusion debates.
📈 General Tribal Context in India (Useful Background)
- India has about 700+ Scheduled Tribes, comprising around 8.6% of the population, with diverse languages and cultures across states.
- Tribal communities live in Scheduled Areas in several states under constitutional protections (Fifth/Sixth Schedules).
📰 Summary Headlines (English & Tamil)
English:
- Araku Utsav 2026 begins highlighting tribal culture in Andhra Pradesh
- UP govt launches tribal upliftment campaign with economic support
- Nagpur University lays foundation for Tribal History Museum
- Maharashtra tribal farmers march towards Mumbai for land rights
- Budget 2026 poised to enhance tribal welfare initiatives
Tamil (தமிழ்):
- ஆந்திரப் பிரதேசத்தில் Araku Utsav 2026 ஜனவரி 29ல் தொடங்கியது – பழங்குடியினர் பண்பாடு காட்சிகள்
- உத்தரப் பிரதேச அரசு பழங்குடியினர் வளர்ச்சி திட்டத்தை தொடங்கியது
- மராத்தாவில் பழங்குடி வரலாற்று அரங்கின் அடித்தளம் போடப்பட்டது
- மகாராஷ்டிராவில் பழங்குடி விவசாயிகள் மும்பைக்கு நடைபயணம் – நில உரிமை கோரிக்கை
Here’s a **state-wise and national overview of Buddha-related and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar-related news around 29 January 2026 (India context unless otherwise noted):
🪷 Buddha / Buddhist-related current events (around 29 Jan 2026)
🕊️ Global Buddhist Summit (National focus)
- The 2nd Global Buddhist Summit was held on 24–25 January 2026 in New Delhi under the theme “Collective Wisdom, United Voice and Mutual Co-existence”. It was organised by the International Buddhist Confederation with the Ministry of Culture to highlight Buddhist principles like compassion and harmony in addressing contemporary challenges. The event drew international and Indian participants, and the Prime Minister was expected to attend.
🌏 Buddhist cultural activity
- On 31 January 2026 in Patna (Bihar), a procession featuring sacred Buddha relics took place with participation from tourists and monks, showing respect for Buddhist heritage and traditions.
🧘 International Buddhist interest
- Although not specific to India on 29 Jan, there’s broader international reporting on Buddhist monks walking for peace in the U.S., reflecting global Buddhist engagement and peace initiatives.
Note: There were no major state-specific Buddha holiday or event declarations reported on 29 January 2026 itself; many Buddhist observances in India occur later in the year (e.g., Buddha Purnima). However, the Global Buddhist Summit event was a key national coordination around Buddhist philosophy.
📜 Dr. B.R. Ambedkar-related news
🗞️ Recent protests & local responses
- In Nashik (Maharashtra), residents planned a protest march (Jan 30 announcement) against the local Water Resources Minister for omitting Dr. Ambedkar’s name in a Republic Day speech, reflecting ongoing civic emphasis on acknowledging Ambedkar’s legacy.
🏛️ Academic commemoration
- On 26 January 2026 (Republic Day), *Justice Ravindra Bhat delivered the 5th Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Lecture at Hidayatullah National Law University (Raipur), reflecting continuing scholarly engagement with Ambedkar’s constitutional vision.
🛡️ Statues and legacy protection initiatives
- Uttar Pradesh government under CM Yogi Adityanath announced measures to protect statues of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar from vandalism, including boundary walls and canopies around them, as part of continuing welfare and respect policies for Ambedkar’s social legacy.
🗺️ State / locality summarised perspective (Buddha & Ambedkar focus)
| Region / State | News & Context |
|---|---|
| Delhi | Global Buddhist Summit in New Delhi highlighted Buddhist philosophy and its societal value. |
| Bihar | Buddha relics procession in Patna emphasised Buddhist cultural heritage. |
| Maharashtra | Protest planned in Nashik over Ambedkar omission in official speech; reflects local civic activism tied to Ambedkar’s legacy. |
| Chhattisgarh / Nationwide | Buddhist summit activities and national discussions on Buddha philosophy featured broader cultural engagement. |
| Uttar Pradesh | Government announced protective measures for Ambedkar statues. |
📌 Quick Context — Why These Figures Matter
- Gautama Buddha is the founder of Buddhism, whose teachings on compassion, wisdom, and harmony guide millions and are celebrated through spiritual and cultural events.
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was a principal architect of India’s Constitution, championed social justice, and led mass conversions to Buddhism as a movement against caste discrimination. His legacy continues to be commemorated through lectures, civic actions, and public honour.
Caste discrimination: SC agrees to hear petition against UGC regulation
'We know what's happening,' says a Bench led by CJI Surya Kant
The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to list for hearing a petition challenging the University Grants Commission’s controversial ‘Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Regulations, 2026’ — which restricted caste-based discrimination grievance mechanisms to SC, ST and OBC categories.
"We know what's happening. Make sure defects are cured. We will list it," a Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant told the counsel representing petitioner Rahul Diwan and others after he mentioned the matter for urgent listing.
"The urgency is that there are certain provisions in the regulations that have the effect of promoting discrimination against people belonging to the general classes,” the petitioner’s counsel submitted.
This is the second petition in the top court against the UGC’s ‘Promotion of Equity in Higher Education’ Regulations, 2026’ — which has triggered protests by students from general category in various parts of the country.
The UGC Regulations have been challenged for excluding 'general category' students from complaining under its grievance redressal mechanism.
Earlier, Vineet Jindal, an advocate, had moved the top court challenging the UGC’s regulation, contending that the exclusion of castes in the general category violated Articles 14 (right to equality), 15 (right to non-discrimination) and 21 (right to life and liberty) of the Constitution.
Jindal has urged the top court to declare that denial of grievance redressal mechanisms on the basis of caste identity amounts to "impermissible State discrimination" and is "violative of fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 14, 15(1), and 21 of the Constitution".
Demanding a stay on the UGC Regulations, 2026, he submitted that the authorities should be restrained from enforcing or acting upon the provision.
Notified on January 13, 2026, the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, applies to all higher educational institutions across India.
Regulation 3(c) of the UGC Regulations says, "caste-based discrimination" means "discrimination only on the basis of caste or tribe against the members of the scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, and other backward classes".
It aims to "eradicate discrimination only on the basis of religion, race, gender, place of birth, caste, or disability, particularly against the members of scheduled castes and scheduled tribes, socially and educationally backward classes, economically weaker sections, persons with disabilities, or any of them, and to promote full equity and inclusion amongst the stakeholders in higher education institutions”.
The UGC regulations required higher educational institutions to set up Equal Opportunity Centres and Equity Committee for effective implementation of policies and programmes for disadvantaged groups, and to look into discrimination complaints.
The petitioners have contended that the UGC regulation, in its present "exclusionary form", denied grievance redressal and institutional protection to persons belonging to non-SC/ST/OBC categories.
Rather, caste-based discrimination be defined in a caste-neutral and constitutionally-compliant manner so that protection is accorded to all persons discriminated on the basis of caste, irrespective of caste identity, Jindal submitted.
A PIL filed in 2019 by Radhika Vemula and Abeda Salim Tadvi, mothers of Rohit Vemula and Payal Tadvi, respectively, had sought a mechanism to end caste-based discrimination on college campuses.
Vemula and Tadvi both reportedly died by suicide over caste-discrimination faced in their universities.
In March, 2025, the Centre had told the top court that the UGC had prepared draft regulations to inter-alia address the issues raised.
The top court had said it was looking to create a "very strong and robust mechanism" for "really" tackling unfortunate issues.
In April, it had asked the UGC to proceed with finalisation of the draft regulations and notify the same.
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