{
  "id": 598109,
  "title": "Government proposes 40% hike in SC/ST atrocity compensation to up to Rs 12 lakh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/government-proposes-40-hike-in-sc-st-atrocity-compensation-to-up-to",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-11T19:33:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times - Economy",
    "slug": "the-economic-times-economy",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/government-proposes-40-hike-in-sc/st-atrocity-compensation-to-rs-12-lakh/articleshow/133164581.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The government plans a substantial compensation hike for atrocity victims under the SC/ST Act. Financial assistance will also be provided to states for special police stations. This move aims to strengthen the enforcement of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The proposal seeks to address concerns over inadequate institutional infrastructure for handling such cases. Compensation for…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}