Kerala Region
Latin Catholic Council

Dalit Catholic Mahajana Sabha (DCMS)

Dalit Catholic Mahajana Sabha(DCMS)  strives to fulfil the mission of the Church in Kerala for the evangelization and integrated development of the members of the Church of SC/ST/BC origin. DCMS promotes and coordinates the activities of its counter parts in the dioceses of the three Sui juiris churches in Kerala. KRLCBC laity Commission promotes and coordinates the activities of DCMS in the Latin dioceses

Objectives

Conscientization of the church and general public on the current issues of Dalit Christians.
Advocacy and lobbying with the Government in favour of Dalit Christians
Education and capacity building of Dalit Christians
Networking with similar organizations and agencies.

Areas of Activity

In order to obtain the objectives of the DCMS the following activities are envisaged
Mobilize, organize, train and empower the members and target groups.
Organize programs to generate public awareness
Establish and run educational , technical and professional Institutes, training centers, and research institutes
Conduct seminars, courses, skill development programs etc.
Build rapport with government agencies and to create network with private sector institutions and with NGOs, to attain the objects of the Commission.