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Title: UNDERSTANDING THE DALIT COMMUNITIES IN CONTEMPORARY INDIA: PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES
Authors: Parameswar Mallik
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Parameswar Mallik Ph. D Scholar, P.G. Department of Sociology, Sambalpur University, Odisha, India
MLA 8 Mallik, Parameswar. "UNDERSTANDING THE DALIT COMMUNITIES IN CONTEMPORARY INDIA: PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 9, no. 2, Feb. 2024, p
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ABSTRACT: Dalit communities in India refer to marginalized social groups that were categorized as untouchable in the Hindu caste system. These communities, occupy the lowest strata of the caste system. In rural areas, many Dalit communities are engaged in agriculture and casual work for the highest caste individuals. They often face discrimination, prejudice, and social barriers that limit their access to resources and opportunities. In modern India, the government has enacted laws and implemented policies to improve the lives of Dalit people. However, social stigma and discrimination still remain prevalent. This can sometimes dissuade the community from actively participating in government schemes or accessing available resources and services. Based on secondary sources of data, the broad objective of the paper is to study the status of Dalit communities in contemporary India. The subsequent section focused on issues and challenges faced by Dalit communities. The concluding section has focused on some policy recommendations for the betterment of the Dalit communities.

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