(a) whether the Government allocates funds for the welfare of Scheduled Castes (SCs) in
proportion to their population;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the year-wise and State-wise details of the funds allotted for the said purpose during the last three year till date?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (D. NAPOLEON)
(a) to (d) As per guidelines for formulation, implementation and monitoring of Scheduled
Castes Sub Plan (earlier known as Special Component Plan), issued by the Planning Commission,
in October, 2005, State Governments/UT Administrations are required to earmark funds for
Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) from total State Plan outlay at least in proportion of SC
population to the total population of the State/UT.
The Statement indicating year-wise and State-wise details of the funds allocated under SCSP
during the last three years till date is enclosed herewith.