SOCIO�ECONOMIC STATUS OF DALIT IN INDIA

Dr.P.Srithar; N.Bairavi; G.Mariselvam

Volume : VI, Issue : XII, December - 2016

SOCIO�ECONOMIC STATUS OF DALIT IN INDIA

Dr. P. Srithar, N. Bairavi, G. Mariselvam

Abstract :

In India, as per 2011 census people belonging to various scheduled castes recorded nearly 20.14 crore which is 16.6 percent of total population. The 2001 census recorded 16.66 crore. But they are positioned at the bottom of the Indian caste society. Less than 10% of Dalit households can afford safe drinking water, electricity and toilets, which is indicative of their terrible social condition. Dalits were paid lower wages than other workers. They were also subjected to much longer working hours, delayed wages, verbal and even physical abuse. The socio– economic status of Dalits has to be improved. They have to be given equal recognition in the society.