Caste is the basic system of Indian society. It is based on highly unequal division of economic and social rights. The country's growth also gets affected by the mechanism of caste system. In spite of increasing protective measures since independence, the percentage of schedule castes development continuous lower than the overall development. The policies of reservation were implemented over 60 years ago. The issue is not on reservation but how reservation would be applicable to get the best result in prevailing social situation. In this article, it is argued that the lack of inclusive implementation of policies some sections of people was affected from the mainstream of society. Introductory section of this article made an attempt to explain the evolution of Scheduled Castes in India. It defines how the division of society segregates some section of people from the social inclusion. The next segment gives a hawk's eye view on the governmental interventions for their development. The affirmative actions are one of the key instruments of social development. Due to lack of inclusive governance the Schedule Castes are led behind the mainstream. The graphical presentation clears educational development of Schedule Castes in comparison to Other Social groups. Finally conclusion appears with the proper implementations of plan and policies may leads to inclusive growth of the Scheduled Castes in Indian states.
Inequality, Reservation, Inclusive development, Affirmative action
