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Art. 263 · Part 27

National Dalit Commission

राष्ट्रिय दलित आयोग
Original Text

The National Dalit Commission shall protect and promote the rights of Dalit communities. It monitors implementation of anti-untouchability laws and recommends affirmative action policies.

💡 Plain Language Explanation

Nepal\'s Dalit population (13%+) faces persistent caste-based discrimination despite constitutional bans. The Dalit Commission monitors untouchability incidents, tracks implementation of Dalit-specific programs (scholarships, land rights, reservation), investigates complaints, and pushes for policy changes. It\'s the constitutional voice for Nepal\'s most marginalized caste groups.

🇳🇵 नेपाली व्याख्या

राष्ट्रिय दलित आयोग — छुवाछूत निगरानी, दलित अधिकार संरक्षण, आरक्षण कार्यान्वयन अनुगमन।

✅ Strengths

Constitutional commission specifically for Dalits acknowledges and addresses systemic discrimination.

⚠️ Concerns

Caste discrimination remains deeply entrenched in practice despite legal prohibitions; commission has limited enforcement power.

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