New Delhi, December 2

President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday said a lot of progress has been made in advancing economic and educational interests of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, but a lot needs to be done.

Inaugurating the 5th International Ambedkar Conclave, being organised by the Forum of SC and ST Legislators and Parliamentarians and Dr Ambedkar Chamber of Commerce, he said many provisions in our Constitution protect the interests of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

He said many people from deprived sections were not aware of their rights and government’s initiatives for their welfare. — TNS