CUTN Announces Free Civil Services Coaching For Denotified Tribes (DNTs) Aspirants
The Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED) at Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) announced a unique opportunity for Denotified Tribes (DNTs) candidates aspiring to join the Civil Services. The application process started on July 15, 2024, and the last date of application is August 15, 2024. The detailed information is available on the university website – cutn.ac.in.
The DACE-SEED is offering free coaching for both the Preliminary and Mains stages of the prestigious Civil Services Examination. Candidates who wish to avail themselves of this benefit must apply online for an entrance examination conducted by DACE-SEED.
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Selected candidates will receive comprehensive coaching, including expert faculty, study materials, and mock tests to enhance their preparation. Additionally, financial support in the form of a stipend will be provided.
Stipend: Rs. 1500 for Local candidates (Thiruvarur)
Stipend: Rs. 3000 for outstation candidates
This initiative aims to support and empower marginalized communities by providing them with the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in the Civil Services Examination.
Who are Denotified Communities?
Denotified Communities (DNTs) are the most vulnerable and deprived communities and wer notified as being ‘born criminals’ during the British Raj under the Criminal Tribes Act of 1871. The act was repealed by the Independent Indian Government in 1952 and these communities were ‘De-Notified’.
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Historically, these communities never had access to private land or home ownership. While most DNTs are spread across the SC, STs and OBC communities. However, some DNTs are not covered in any of the SC, ST or OBC categories.
Several commissions and committes were formed since independence to give recommendations including Criminal Tribes Inquiry Committee, 1947, Ananthasayanam Ayyangar Committee in 1949, Kaka Kalelkar Commission in 1953 and B P Mandal Commission, 1980.
