(a) the sanctioned and actual strength of Scheduled Castes (SCs)/Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the Ministry at present, post-wise;
(b) whether number of posts of SCs/STs in the Ministry are lying vacant at present;
(c) if so, the details thereof, post-wise; and
(d) the steps taken by the Government to fill up the vacant posts and the time by which the same are likely to be filled?