Integrated development of students: The telangana scheduled castes development department

This research paper explores the programs and schemes for integrated and all-round development of students in Scheduled Castes in Telangana. The Scheduled Caste Development Department is striving for the development of scheduled castes. The scheduled castes population is 5.4 million, which accounts for 15.43% of the total population. According to the census (2011) report, the literacy rate is 66.46%. The literacy level is low among Scheduled Castes with 52.52%, and the drop-out ratio is high in Scheduled Castes compared to that of all communities. Many studies revealed a high rate of wastage, stagnation, and inequality of the opportunity. The Indian Constitution states that India as a welfare state. With the salient features in the Preamble and the Directive Principles, The SC Development Department dedicated to the integrated development of the scheduled castes. The Department's primary objectives are educational advancement, socio-economic

development, welfare and protection of sc community, and implementation of welfare programs. They are Pre and Post metric Hostels, Ananda Nilayams, Pre and Post metric Scholarships, Telangana Study Circle, Best Available Schools, Financial Aid to SC Advocates, Scheme of Upgradation of Merit, Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi.