Dalit Commission, Bagmati Province submits annual report

KATHMANDU: The National Dalit Commission of Bagmati Province has submitted its report for the fiscal year 2080/81 BS to Bagmati Province Chief Deepak Prasad Devkota.

The Commission spokesperson Sundar Purkuti submitted the report to the Province Chief.

According to Article 294 (3) of the Constitution of Nepal, the report of the National Dalit Commission has been submitted.

The Commission has submitted the report prepared with seven chapters and six schedules.

It includes the introduction of the Commission, provisions related to the rights and interests of Dalits, the situation of Dalits and their representation in state bodies, the implementation status of the annual programme of the Commission, the recommendations and suggestions of the Commission and the status of implementation, opportunities, challenges and future directions of the Commission.

The caste discrimination and untouchability practice in Nepal and the related legal system from the beginning and end of untouchability, the provisions against untouchability and discrimination in international law, the provisions related to Dalit rights in the Constitution and laws of Nepal, the law for the end of caste discrimination and untouchability, the efforts of the state through laws, other laws and regulations among other issues were discussed in the report.

Spokesperson Purkuti said that the report covers the policies and readiness of the government to end all kinds of caste-based discriminations, prejudice, superstition, crime, exclusion, deprivation and violence through the constitution, laws, and laws and enable them to lead a dignified life.

He said that the details and population of the Dalit community in the National Census, 2078 BS, the pain suffered due to being away from financial institutions, human development index, annual income, education, health and sanitation are still lagging behind the Dalit community were incorporated.