Question : ST QUOTA IN NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI



(a) whether Scheduled Tribes settled in Delhi are entitled for the benefits of employment quota in National Capital Territory of Delhi;

(b) if so, whether they are entitled to the benefit of grants, subsidies etc. meant for Scheduled Tribes for self-employment through the National SC/ST Finance and Development Corporation;

(c) if so, the number of Scheduled Tribes benefited so far in the NCT of Delhi;

(d) if not, the reasons therefor; and

(e) the steps taken by the Government to extend benefits to such STs in NCT of Delhi?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS
(SHRI JUAL ORAM)

(a) & (b) Yes, Sir.

(c) 72 Scheduled Tribes have been benefited so far in the NCT of Delhi.

(d) & (e) Does not arise.