(a) whether the various Ministries of the Government of India are spending the money on the
welfare of Scheduled Castes (SCs) as per the mandatory rules and provisions of the Government;
(b) if so, the details thereof during each of the last three years;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the reaction of the Government in the regard?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (D. NAPOLEON)
(a) As per Guidelines for formulation, implementation and monitoring of Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan (SCSP),
issued by the Planning Commission in December, 2006, Central Ministries/Departments are inter-alia required
to earmark funds under SCSP from the Ministry/Department Plan Outlay at least in proportion of SC population
to the total population of the country.
(b) to (d) The expenditure budget of the Central Government (Vol.I) provides information regarding
allocations under schemes of Ministries/Departments incorporating provisions that are substantially
meant for the welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Allocations under such schemes during
the last three years are given below:
(Rs. in crore)
Year Total Allocations under schemes of Ministries /Departments substantially meant for the welfare of SCs/STs
2007-08 20070.12
2008-09 21955.91
2009-10 25823.51