(a) whether some States are diverting funds or showing indifference in spending funds meant
for Scheduled Castes` Welfare;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise, during the last three years;
(c) the action taken by the Union Government against States which are misusing such funds;
(d) whether the Union Government has issued guidelines to the States and taken corrective
steps in this regard; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI D. NAPOLEON)
(a) to (e): The State Governments are generally earmarking funds under Scheduled Castes Sub
Plan, which is an umbrella strategy for development of Scheduled Castes. The Planning
Commission had issued guidelines to the State Governments in this regard in 2005. The matter
is reviewed and taken up with the State Governments to ensure compliance with the above
guidelines from time to time