Machinery for Implementation of Protection of Civil Rights Act

Centrally Sponsored Scheme (50% State and 50% Central)

Government Resolution

Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989

Main Objective of the Scheme

To eradicate untouchability and educate society.

Nature of Benefits

1. Taluka Level Camps: To organize three camps per year in each taluka for Gram Sevaks, Talathis, Panchayat Samiti members, etc., with a grant of ₹12,000 per camp provided to the Panchayat Samiti.
2. Village Awards: To award villages in each district for outstanding work in eradicating untouchability. First prize: ₹3,000, Second prize: ₹2,000.
3. Essay Competitions: To organize essay competitions in schools and colleges in each district to eradicate untouchability. First prize: ₹1,000, Second prize: ₹750, Third prize: ₹500.
4. Elocution Competitions: To organize elocution competitions in schools and colleges in each district to eradicate untouchability. First prize: ₹1,000, Second prize: ₹750, Third prize: ₹500.

Beneficiary:

As mentioned above

Benefits:

As mentioned above