(a) whether Central allocation for Scheduled Tribes is made in
proportion to their population;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether Central allocation for Scheduled Tribes is made in
proportion to their population;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI MAHADEO SINGH KHANDELA)
(a): The Total Sub-Plan (TSP) strategy stipulates allocation of funds by Central
Ministries/Departments inter-alia in proportion to the Scheduled Tribe population
in the Country.
(b): For the year 2011-12 onwards, the Planning Commission has made a
classification of Central Ministries/Departments for the purpose of TSP. A
total of 28 Ministries/Departments have been identified for differentiated
earmarking of Plan funds under TSP and the details of these Ministries/
Departments alongwith corresponding percentage of earmarking of funds is
given in the statement enclosed. The Planning Commission has requested the
other Ministries/Departments also to make effort to provide allocations under
TSP on voluntary basis in the interests of Scheduled Tribes.
(c): Does not arise in view of reply given to (b) above.