(a) whether the Government is aware about the human development index is still very low among the Scheduled Castes (SCs);
(b) if so, the literacy rate of SCs, State-wise;
(c) the funds released during the last three financial years for their social and educational development;
(d) the details of performance of each State and Union Territory; and
(e) the steps taken by the Government to periodically review their achievements in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI D. NAPOLEON)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) A Statement of the State-wise literacy rate of SCs is given at, Annexure-I.
(c) & (d) A Statement indicating the funds released during the last 3 financial years for social
and educational development of SCs is given at Annexure-II.
The statements showing central assistance released under Centrally Sponsored Schemes for
educational empowerment of SCs ,State wise, during last three years are at Annexure III-VI.
(e) The performance of these schemes is reviewed with the State Governments. In the current
financial year, Meetings with various States have been held on 18th October, 1st and 9th
November, 2010 respectively, wherein, inter alia, the disbursement of scholarships through
bank accounts, timely construction of hostels, and effective implementation of PCR & POA Acts
etc. were reviewed. Further, the funds are released to the State Governments/UT
Administrations only on receipt of Utilization Certificates for the grants released to them
during the previous year. Evaluation studies are also got conducted from time to time of
major Schemes of the Ministry.