Question : BENEFITS TO NEWLY ADDED CASTES IN SC ST



(a) whether the newly included castes in the list of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are being given more benefits than the old castes;

(b) if so, the details thereof, caste-wise and State-wise;

(c) whether the Government proposes to take any action in this regard;and

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI D. NAPOLEON)

(a) There is no such differentiation in various schemes implemented by the Ministries of Social Justice & Empowerment and Tribal Affairs.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) No, Sir.

(d) Does not arise.