Question : NATIONAL BANK FOR SC AND ST



(a) whether the Government proposes to set up a National Bank for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to ensure dedicated funding for the disadvantaged groups;

(b) if so,the details thereof;and

(c) the time by which the above bank is likely to become functional?

Answer given by the minister


The Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (Shri Pawan Kumar Bansal)

(a) to (c): No such proposal is under consideration of the Government/Reserve Bank of India.