SC-ST Act SC/ST Act Compensation Set for Record Hike: Government Proposes Up to Rs. 12 Lakh for Atrocity Victims August 12, 2026August 12, 2026 New Delhi: The Centre has proposed a significant increase in financial compensation for victims of atrocities against Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), with the maximum assistance potentially rising from ₹8.25… More