262 DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR : WRITINGS AND SPEECHES
treaty between the new Indian National Government and the Government of His Majesty in Great Britain.
Resolution No. II : Constitution Demanded
This Conference declares that no constitution will be acceptable to the Scheduled Castes unless,
(1) it has the consent of the Scheduled Castes,
(2) it recognizes the fact that the Scheduled Castes are a distinct, separate and important element in the national life of India, and
(3) contains within itself provisions which will give to the Scheduled Castes a real sense of security under the new constitution and which are set out in the following resolutions.
Resolution No. III : Provisions in New Constitution
For creating this sense of security in the Scheduled Castes, this Conference demands that the following provisions shall be made in the new constitution.
Provisions in Provincial Budgets for Scheduled Castes Advance
(1) That, in the budget of every Provincial Government anannual sum, as may be determined upon by agreement be set apart for promoting primary education among the children of the Scheduled Castes and another annual sum for promoting advanced education among them and such sums shall be declared to be the first charge on the revenues of the Province.
Representation in Executive Government
(2) That, provision shall be made by law securing representation to the Scheduled Castes in all executive Governments, Central and Provincial, the proportion of which shall be determined in accordance with their number, their needs and their importance.
Representation in Public Services
(3) That, provision shall be made by law for securing representation to the Scheduled Castes in the Public Services, the proportion of which shall be fixed in accordance with their