Question

Write on various commissions set up to safeguard the rights of different sections of society.

Answer 1

The following institutions have been set up by the Indian Constitution and Acts of Parliament to protect the rights of the different sections of society in India.

1. Scheduled Castes Commission: The Constitution established it to protect the interests of the scheduled castes and investigate complaints about violations of their rights.
2. Scheduled Tribes Commission: The Constitution established it to protect the interests of the scheduled tribes.
3. National Human Rights Commission: It was established by an Act of Parliament to protect citizens' rights.
4. National Commission for Women: An Act of Parliament established this to accelerate women's socioeconomic development.
5. National Commission for Backward Classes: It was established by an Act of Parliament to promote the welfare of the socially and economically disadvantaged segments of society.
6. National Commission for Protection of Rights of Children: An Act of Parliament established this to protect children.
7. Minorities Commission: The constitution established this to protect the interests of linguistic and religious minorities.