- Constitutional Backing: National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) is a constitutional body established under Article 338.
- Aim: Works to safeguard the interests of the scheduled castes (SC) in India.
- Composition: It consists of the chairperson, vice-chairperson, and three other members.
- Appointment of Members: They are appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.
- Functions
- Monitoring and investigating all issues concerning the safeguards provided for the SCs under the constitution.
- Enquiring into complaints relating to the deprivation of the rights and safeguards of the SCs.
- Taking part in and advising the central or state governments with respect to the planning of socio-economic development of the SCs.
- Regular reporting to the President of the country on the implementation of these safeguards.
- Recommending steps to be taken to further the socio-economic development and other welfare activities of the SCs.
- Any other function with respect to the welfare, protection, development and advancement of the SC community.
- The Commission is also required to discharge similar functions with regard to the Anglo-Indian Communityas it does with respect to the SCs.