International Journal of Contemporary Research in Multidisciplinary

The socioeconomic empowerment of Scheduled Castes (SCs) in India has been a persistent concern, rooted in historical marginalization and discrimination. This paper presents the complex interplay of socio-economic phenomena that shape the lives of the Scheduled Castes community. While progress has been made toward addressing overt discrimination, disparities in education, healthcare, employment, and economic resources persist. Through historical contexts, policy interventions, and contemporary challenges, patterns that shape the socio-economic trajectory of Scheduled Castes are discerned. One promising avenue for empowerment is land ownership, symbolizing economic stability and social status. Historically, SCs faced land deprivation, perpetuating cycles of poverty. Initiatives like the "Empowering SCs through Land Ownership Scheme" strive to rectify this by providing access to land ownership. The analysis underscores the importance of education as a vehicle for upward mobility and highlights the need for accessible healthcare services.