Hyderabad, January 25: The Single-Member Commission, established by the government under the leadership of Justice Shameem Akhtar to study the classification and socio-economic conditions of Scheduled Castes (SCs), has concluded its public inquiry across various districts. The commission is now preparing to submit a comprehensive report to the government by the first week of February. This report is anticipated to play a crucial role in the issuance of notifications for job recruitments.
Commission officials have expressed their commitment to delivering the report within the stipulated timeframe. During field visits, the commission identified several issues affecting SC communities. To compile a thorough report, information has been collated from various government departments. Notably, the commission received over 9,000 applications during its public hearings. Approximately 2,000 applications were submitted to the SC Department, another 2,000 post-commission formation, and over 5,000 from various districts. A significant number of these applications highlighted concerns about limited access to higher education.
It was observed that certain communities, such as Mala, Madiga, Netkani, and Budaga Jangalu, have predominantly benefited from government opportunities, while others with smaller populations have lagged due to unawareness of available resources, leading to increased inequalities among SCs. The commission has gathered data from all relevant government departments to provide a comprehensive report to the government.
This data is expected to be instrumental for future job notifications issued by various recruitment boards. Information spanning the past 20 years has been collected from departments such as School Education, Police, TSPSC, and other recruitment boards, detailing the representation of various communities in different roles and positions.
Preliminary findings indicate that some communities have not secured any government employment to date. The commission has specifically highlighted data concerning these communities. Despite a literacy rate among the 59 SC communities, many remain distant from higher education due to various factors.
