Ministry Seeks Feedback on Recommended Dalit Surnames

Summary

The Ministry of Women, Children, Gender and Social Security has published a proposed list of Dalit surnames and invited feedback from the public and concerned bodies. The move follows recommendations from the National Dalit Commission and will be reviewed before a final decision by the Council of Ministers.

Key Points
  • The Ministry of Women, Children, Gender and Social Security has made public a list of surnames recommended by the National Dalit Commission.
  • The ministry is seeking opinions and feedback from concerned bodies, experts, citizens, and the Dalit community before finalizing the list.
  • Minister Sita Badi directed the publication of the list, which has also been posted on the ministry’s website.
  • Feedback can be submitted within two days by email, to the minister, or through her secretariat.
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