(a) the details of the benefits availed by the students belonging to Economically Backward Classes (EBCs);
(b) whether the Government proposes to set up a Commission/Committee to look into the problems faced by EBC students; and
(c) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken in this regard and if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI KISHAN PAL GURJAR)
(a): The following new schemes for the welfare of Economically Backward Classes (EBCs) have been launched in 2014-15 with the approval of the competent authority:-
(i) Dr. Ambedkar Central Sector Scheme of Interest Subsidy on Educational Loan for Overseas Studies for Economically Backward Classes (EBCs)
(ii) Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for the Economically Backward Class Students (Centrally Sponsored Scheme).
Further, the Government of India through Ministry of Human Resource Development runs a Mid- Day Meal Scheme under which mid day meal is provided on each school day at prescribed norms to children studying in the classes I- VIII in Government, Government aided, and Special Training Centers including Madrasas & Maqtabs recognized under SSA irrespective of class, caste and gender of the student.
(b): No, Sir.
(c): Does not arise in view of (b) above.