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Gujarat Leads in Atrocity Case Disposal, CM Reviews Social Justice Measures

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel chaired a state-level Vigilance and Monitoring Committee meeting in Gandhinagar to review cases under the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act. The meeting highlighted that Gujarat ranks first in the country with 100% disposal of complaints received through the National Helpline Against Atrocities. The state government disbursed Rs 23.62 crore as assistance in atrocity cases between January and December 2025. Officials were instructed to ensure regular district-level committee meetings to promote social harmony and quick case disposal.

Key Points: Gujarat CM Chairs Vigilance Meet, Reviews Atrocity Cases

  • Reviewed 2025 atrocity cases
  • 100% disposal of helpline complaints
  • Rs 23.62 crore assistance disbursed
  • Samras Hostel Scheme benefits 1.03 lakh students
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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel chairs State-level Vigilance and Monitoring Committee meeting in Gandhinagar

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel chairs state vigilance meeting, reviews SC/ST atrocity cases and assistance. State ranks first in complaint disposal.

"CM guided public representatives and officials to work together with sensitivity to further strengthen social harmony. - Chief Minister's Office"

Gandhinagar, March 25

A state-level Vigilance and Monitoring Committee meeting was held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar, according to a press release by the Chief Minister's office.

This committee has been formed by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Rules, 2018.

According to the release, the meeting reviewed cases registered in 2025 under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, and the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955, including assistance provided in atrocity cases and steps taken to promote social harmony.

CM guided public representatives and officials to work together with sensitivity to further strengthen social harmony.

A presentation during the meeting stated that an ultra-modern call centre under the National Helpline Against Atrocities has been operational in the state since March 2022 to prevent atrocities.

Gujarat has ranked first in the country with 100 percent disposal of complaints received through this call centre so far.

The State Government also disbursed Rs 23.62 crore as assistance between January 2025 and December 2025 in cases of atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, the release stated.

Instructions were given to ensure that District Vigilance Committee meetings are held regularly every three months in all districts under the chairmanship of District Collectors.

Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Samras Hostel Scheme was launched in the state in 2016 with the objective of "All Caste Under One Roof," providing quality accommodation and food facilities to students pursuing higher education.

A total of 1.03 lakh students have benefited from 23 Samras Hostels across 12 districts, and 11 boys' hostels and 14 girls' hostels have also been approved under the scheme.

As per the release, special Courts under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, along with 16 exclusive special courts, are working for the quick disposal of cases, as was also informed during the meeting.

Tribal Development Minister Naresh Patel, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Pradyuman Vaja, Ministers of State Manisha Vakil, Ramesh Katara, Darshana Vaghela, Jayram Gamit, and PC Baranda were present for the meeting.

MLAs elected from reserved constituencies of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes participated in the meeting and presented various representations and suggestions.

Chief Secretary MK Das, Director General of Police KLN Rao, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Sanjeev Kumar, and Principal Secretary of the Social Justice and Empowerment Department Mohammad Shahid, along with other senior officials, attended the meeting.

- ANI

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Priya S
The Samras Hostel scheme sounds like a wonderful initiative! "All Caste Under One Roof" is the spirit we need to inculcate in the younger generation. More such hostels across all districts, please! đź‘Ź
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Vikram M
Meetings and committees are fine, but what matters is implementation at the village level. Does the common person from a Scheduled Caste community in a remote area feel safer today? That's the real test.
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Rohit P
Rs 23.62 crore disbursed as assistance is a significant amount. Transparency in how this compensation reaches the victims is crucial. Hope there's a proper audit to ensure it helps those truly affected.
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Sarah B
As an observer, I appreciate the detailed reporting. The involvement of MLAs from reserved constituencies is key—they bring grassroots concerns to the table. The call centre and special courts are good infrastructural steps.
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Nisha Z
While the efforts are commendable, we must also focus on changing mindsets. Laws and committees punish after the crime, but social harmony needs proactive work in schools and communities. That's the long-term solution.

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