Question : RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS FOR SC STUDENTS

(a) the number of residential schools set up in the country at present for the students belonging to Scheduled Caste, state-wise;

(b) whether the Government proposes to set up more residential schools for these students; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI VIJAY SAMPLA)

(a): This Ministry does not have a scheme to set up Residential Schools for the students belonging to the Scheduled Castes.

(b) & (c): Do not arise.