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For the first time in a village in Gujarat, a Dalit youth got his hair cut at a barber shop – a centuries-old tradition broken In Alwada village of Banaskantha, a Dalit youth got his hair cut at a barber shop for the first time, a historic step towards social equality. Banaskantha – A historic event took place on 7 August in Alwada village of Banaskantha district of Gujarat. Kiran (Kirti) Chauhan, a 24-year-old farm labourer of the village, got his hair cut at the village barber shop for the first time. This occasion became a symbol of freedom from the social shackles that had been going on for generations for the Dalit community, not just a haircut. Broken wall of generations About 250 Dalit families live in Alwada village with a population of about 6,500. But this discrimination was going on here for generations that the barbers of the village did not cut the hair of Dalits. Dalits were forced to go to other villages to visit barber shops and many ...

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Uplifting Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/STs) in India: a multi-pronged approach Uplifting Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in India requires a multi-faceted approach addressing their historical and ongoing socio-economic, educational, and political disadvantages. Here are key aspects of this approach: 1. Strengthening legal framework and its implementation Enacting and enforcing protective legislation:  India has laws like the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 and the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 to address discrimination and atrocities against SC/STs. Improving legal and judicial mechanisms:  Increasing funding for exclusive courts, ensuring time-bound trials, and providing specialized training for judges and prosecutors are essential for effective implementation of these laws. Police sensitization and timely intervention:  Compulsory training for police personnel, strict penalties for dela...