Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes have been identified as the two most backward groups of Indian Society. To ensure the effective implementation of the reservation policy in admission, recruitment, allotment of staff quarters, Hostels, etc. the Xth Plan profile of Higher Education incorporated the provisions for the establishment of the SC/ST Cells in the higher education institutions all over the country.

Establishment of Committee for SC/ST (As per the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, No. 33 OF 1989, dated 11.09.1989).

DiST Angamaly established the SC/ST Cell in the Campus. The cell fulfils the institutional assurance of parity in opportunity through various academic as well as non-academic programmes and also guides them to avail of all permissible scholarships, financial assistance, and other facilities. The SC/ST Cell exclusively looks after the work related to SC/STs matters in campus.

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To build a society wherein members of the target groups of the namely Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs) can lead productive and dignified lives, with all their basic needs being fulfilled, and where equal opportunities are ensured for the growth and development for SCs/STs and adequate support and opportunities are ensured for them.

The Mission of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is to empower its target groups, namely, (i) Scheduled Castes, (ii) Backward Classes, (iii) Persons with disabilities, (iv) Senior citizens and (v) Victims of alcoholism and substance abuse through programmes for educational, economic and social development and rehabilitation as appropriate.

• 1. To ensure there is no caste based discrimination in the college.
• 2. To redress the grievances of SC/ST students.
• 3. To enhance the employability of SC/ST students.

Ref No DIST/CIR/14/26 Dated 27/01/2026