Members of civil society group Campaign for Rohith Act have urged the State government to enact the Karnataka’s Rohith Vemula (Protection of SC/STs from Caste Discrimination in Higher Educational Institutions) Bill 2025, which aims to safeguard the right to education and dignity of the Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) students in universities and higher educational institutions, in the upcoming Budget session of 2026.
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Why in news
Civil society group Campaign for Rohith Act urged the Karnataka government to enact the Rohith Vemula Bill 2025 to protect SC/ST students from caste discrimination in higher education.
Background
The proposed Rohith Vemula (Protection of SC/STs from Caste Discrimination in Higher Educational Institutions) Bill 2025 aims to safeguard the right to education and dignity of SC/ST students. The group requested the release of the draft bill for public consultation and a clear timeline for its passage in the Legislative Assembly.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceKarnataka
- FactThe bill is proposed for the upcoming Budget session of 2026
- FactThe bill specifically targets discrimination in universities and higher educational institutions
For Mains
Q. Discuss the necessity of specific legislative frameworks to address systemic caste-based discrimination in higher education institutions in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional gap: Inadequacy of existing regulations to provide proactive protection against caste-based harassment
- Procedural transparency: Requirement for public consultation to ensure inclusive drafting of social justice legislation
Keywords: Systemic discrimination · Social justice · Legislative framework · Right to dignity · Educational equity
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