(a) whether the Government has reviewed the performance of various ongoing schemes for the
welfare of Scheduled Castes and Other Backward Classes (OBCs);
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the changes required to be made therein for better implementation of the said schemes?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT(D. NAPOLEON)
(a) to (c) The Government reviews the performance of various ongoing schemes from time to time
for the welfare of Scheduled Castes and Other Backward Classes (OBCs). During the tenth plan
period evaluation studies have also been conducted in various States for pre and post-matric
scholarship schemes for both SC and OBC students, hostels for SC and OBC boys and girls,
schemes for grant-in-aid to voluntary organizations working in the SC and OBC sectors etc.
Appropriate corrective measures are taken wherever necessary based on the studies and reviews.