Rahul Gandhi calls for law ensuring fair share of budget for schemes for Dalits, Adivasis

Rahul Gandhi said the delegation demanded that a national law be enacted to ensure a fixed portion of the central budget is allocated for Dalits and Adivasis.

“Such a law is already in place in Karnataka and Telangana, and there, these communities have received tangible benefits. The UPA government had also initiated ‘Sub-Plans’ for Dalits and Adivasis at the national level. However, during the Modi government, this provision has been weakened, and only a very small portion of the budget is reaching these sections,” Gandhi said in a post in Hindi on X.

I met a delegation of researchers, activists and social workers from Dalit and Adivasi communities who demanded a national law dedicating a share of the Union Budget to Dalits and Adivasis.

Such a law is in place in Karnataka and Telangana, and has led to significant benefits… https://t.co/VUTuqld5PT

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 4, 2025

Dalits and Adivasis have long been fighting for rights and representation, he said.

“Today, we need to consider what more concrete steps can be taken to give them participation in power and a voice in governance,” the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said.

“We need a national law that ensures a fair share of the budget for schemes specifically designed for Dalits and Adivasis, keeping their needs in mind,” Gandhi said