(a) whether only 6.4% of the budget allocation of the Ministry has been earmarked for the
development of Other Backward Classes (OBCs);
(b) if so, whether only 74% of the budget allocation is being spent on the development of Scheduled
Castes;
(c) the reaction of the Government in this regard; and
(d) the steps taken by the Government to provide matching allocation for other backward classes?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT(SMT. SUBBULAKSHMI JAGADEESAN)
(a) 9.90% of the budget allocation of the Ministry has been earmarked for the development of OBCs
during 2008-09.
(b) The allocation for the development of SCs during 2008-09 is 75.64% of the budgetary
allocation.
(c) & (d) The allocation to various sectors is based upon the overall budgetary support and
assessment of resources.