Mandya: Agriculture and district in-charge minister N Cheluvarayaswamy emphasised the need for harmony, equality and unity among people to build a model society.Speaking after inaugurating a seminar and workshop on preventing atrocities against Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities and eradicating untouchability at Dr BR Ambedkar Bhavan, organised by the district administration, zilla panchayat, social welfare department and the District Legal Services Authority, Cheluvarayaswamy said that although humanity is fundamentally one, caste divisions continue to persist as an age-old social burden.
He expressed concern that even in modern times, society is compelled to discuss atrocities and untouchability. Such incidents, he said, are not only unfortunate but also a matter of national shame. He urged people and officials to work collectively to ensure that Mandya district becomes an atrocity-free region.The minister noted that strong legal mechanisms such as the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act are being implemented in states including Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.However, he pointed out that many cases end in compromise rather than conviction, stressing the need for proper investigation and legal follow-up.Deputy commissioner Kumara said Mandya district records around 50 atrocity-related cases each year. Over the past decade, nearly Rs 12 crore has been disbursed as compensation to victims under govt provisions.Deputy commissioner Kumara informed that Mandya district records around 50 cases related to atrocities each year. Over the past decade, nearly Rs 12 crore was distributed as compensation to victims under govt provisions.
