Question : REPRESENTATION OF SCS, STS AND OBCS IN GOVERNMENT OFFICES

(a) whether the categories of SCs, STs and OBCs are adequately represented in the Ministry and its subordinate offices;

(b) if so, the details thereof, category-wise;

(c) if not, the reasons therefor;

(d) whether the Government has taken any steps to fill the backlog of vacant posts; and

(e) if so, the details thereof alongwith the time by which the vacant posts are likely to be filled up?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH)

a)to e): Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.