NCSC submits Annual Report 2024–25 to the President
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On 12 August 2026 the National Commission for Scheduled Castes submitted its Annual Report for 2024-25 to President Droupadi Murmu. The report reviews how constitutional safeguards for Scheduled Castes are working and recommends steps for the Union and States. The President asked the Commission to suggest ways to strengthen existing mechanisms.
- Date
- 12 Aug 2026
- Body
- National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)
- Report
- Annual Report 2024-25
- Presented to
- the President, at Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Mandate
- Article 338
- Based on
- reviews, spot visits, consultations with governments
The NCSC Annual Report 2024-25: what happened?
The NCSC is a constitutional body that watches over the safeguards for Scheduled Castes. Every year it reports to the President. The report then goes to Parliament with an action-taken note.
- The delegation was led by the NCSC Chairman with its Members and Secretary.
- The report reviews constitutional provisions for SCs and the working of welfare schemes.
- The President asked for steps to strengthen and streamline existing mechanisms.
What does Article 338 say?
- Article 338(5)(d): the Commission presents reports to the President annually on the working of safeguards.
- Article 338(5)(e): the reports carry recommendations for the Union and States.
- Article 338(6): the President lays the reports before each House with a memorandum on action taken.
Why does the NCSC Annual Report 2024-25 matter?
- Polity: A constitutional check on SC safeguards.
- Accountability: Action-taken memorandum goes to Parliament.
What can Prelims ask on the NCSC Annual Report 2024-25?
- NCSC: constitutional body under Article 338.
- Reports go to the President, who lays them before Parliament (Art 338(6)).
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-08-12): the National Commission for Scheduled Castes submitted its 2024–25 Annual Report to President Droupadi Murmu.
- The report holds the system to account on SC safeguards.
Quotable data pointThe National Commission for Scheduled Castes submitted its 2024–25 Annual Report to President Droupadi Murmu.
PIB: Social Justice: NCSC annual report, 12 Aug 2026
Exam angle
Prelims: Art. 338 vs 338A.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes presents its reports to
Answer (b) & explanation
Constitution of India, Art 338(5)(d); PIB (MoSJE), 12 Aug 2026.
Questions students ask about this
What did the NCSC submit on 12 August 2026?
Its Annual Report for 2024-25 to the President.
Under which Article does the NCSC report?
Article 338 of the Constitution.
What happens to the report?
The President lays it before each House of Parliament with a memorandum on action taken.
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Official source: PIB: Social Justice: NCSC annual report, 12 Aug 2026
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