The national SC Commission resolved a historic 60,000 cases nationally in the last two years: NCSC Chairman
NCSC, Hyderabad Office Disposes Over 10,800 Complaints, Facilitates ₹33.8 Crore Relief to Victims
HYDERABAD, JULY 13, 2026: The renovated Hyderabad State Office of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) was officially inaugurated today at CGO Towers, Hyderabad, by the Hon’ble Chairman of NCSC, Shri Kishor Makwana. The inaugural ceremony was held in the presence of the Member of NCSC, Shri Vaddepalli Ramchander, and the Secretary of NCSC, Shri Gudey Srinivas.
Following the ceremony, the Chairman addressed a diverse gathering comprising senior officers from both the Central and State governments, public representatives, and members of various Scheduled Caste organizations. The Chairman stated that NCSC offices across the states are firmly dedicated to ensuring justice and protecting the rights of deprived and marginalized communities.
Invoking the constitutional mandate under Article 338 and the core vision of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Shri Makwana said, “The Commission has been working tirelessly for 75 years to safeguard the rights of Scheduled Castes and address public grievances.” Highlighting a significant surge in public trust, he noted that more than 60,000 cases were resolved nationally over the last two years—marking the highest disposal rate in the Commission’s history.
The Chairman emphasised that justice, equality, brotherhood, and the protection of rights are essential prerequisites for achieving the vision of a developed India (Viksit Bharat). He reaffirmed the Commission’s unwavering commitment to realising Dr Ambedkar’s dream by ensuring timely justice for every petitioner.
Speaking on the occasion, Member of NCSC, Vaddepalli Ramchander, highlighted the powerful statutory mechanisms vested in the Commission to ensure accountability. He reiterated that the NCSC is fully empowered to issue notices, execute summons, and initiate stringent action against non-compliance when required. Expressing concern over the current state of financial support for SC entrepreneurs, he urged elected representatives and policymakers to prioritize MSME development and welfare measures for marginalized communities, assuring entrepreneurs of the Commission’s continued support in addressing their grievances and promoting inclusive growth.
Earlier, in his address, Secretary of NCSC, Gudey Srinivas, emphasized the Commission’s commitment to utilizing digital tools and modern infrastructure to eliminate delays and enhance the overall efficiency of grievance resolution. Further he also highlighted the need for robust cooperation between Central and State government agencies to ensure that benefits and legal protections reach the genuine beneficiaries seamlessly.
Presenting the performance review of the regional branch, Dr. G. Sunil Kumar Babu, Director of the NCSC State Office in Hyderabad, reported that the Hyderabad office has emerged as one of the most active and high-performing branches of the Commission during the 2024–2026 period. Playing a pivotal role in safeguarding constitutional rights, the Hyderabad office achieved remarkable success in grievance redressal by successfully disposing of 10,853 complaints during the review period. Furthermore, monetary relief exceeding ₹33.80 crore was sanctioned and disbursed to victims under the provisions of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The office also actively registered 177 suo motu cases involving serious violations of Scheduled Caste rights and conducted 127 formal statutory hearings involving complainants and senior officials from the Central and State Governments to fast-track justice.
The inaugural event witnessed active participation and interactions among senior officers of both the Central and State governments, banking corporation representatives, public leaders, and members of various Scheduled Caste organisations.
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