Executive Summary:
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) addresses Lok Sabha question 4370 regarding schemes for the socioeconomic upliftment of scheduled castes, backward classes, and disabled persons, including those in Uttar Pradesh and the Baghpat Lok Sabha Constituency. The ministry implements various schemes and programs nationwide. Data regarding beneficiaries and expenditures for the last five years are provided, with district-wise data not always maintained. The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) implements schemes for assistive devices and skill development.
Key Points / Main Content:
Schemes and Programs:
* MoSJE implements schemes for socioeconomic upliftment of Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes and disabled persons across the country, including Uttar Pradesh and Baghpat Lok Sabha Constituency.
* DEPwD implements Assistance to Persons with Disabilities (ADIP) scheme for assistive devices and National Action Plan for Skill Development of Persons with Disabilities (NAPSDP) for skill development training.
Beneficiary Data:
* District-wise data is not maintained for a number of schemes.
* Details of assistive devices provided in Baghpat District:
* 2020-21: 93 beneficiaries
* 2021-22: 146 beneficiaries
* 2022-23: 116 beneficiaries
* 2023-24: 88 beneficiaries
* 2024-25: 95 beneficiaries
Expenditure and Beneficiaries (Last Five Years):
* Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SCs: ₹2254.69 Crores, 11790887 beneficiaries
* Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SCs: ₹21364.95 Crores, 22231139 beneficiaries
* Top Class Scholarship for SC Students (TCS): ₹410.36 Crores, 20340 beneficiaries
* Free Coaching for SCs, OBCs and beneficiaries of PM CARES for Children Scheme: ₹70.79 Crores, 6790 beneficiaries
* National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) Scheme: ₹331.31 Crores, 460 beneficiaries
* National Fellowship for SC Students (NFSC): ₹804.34 Crores, 19584 beneficiaries
* Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA): ₹320.42 Crores, 87186 beneficiaries
* Pre Matric for OBCs EBCs DNTs Students: ₹149.21 Crores, 2025750 beneficiaries
* Post Matric for OBCs EBCs DNTs Students: ₹998.62 Crores, 1920475 beneficiaries
* National Fellowship for OBC: ₹85.23 Crores, 1842 beneficiaries
* Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the implementation of the Protection of Civil Rights (PCR) Act, 1955 and the Scheduled Castes (SC) and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) Prevention of Atrocities (PoA) Act, 1989: ₹2626.82 Crores, 545050 beneficiaries
* GIA component of Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PMAJAY): ₹1428.39 Crores, 248570 beneficiaries
* Venture Capital Funds: ₹378.95 Crores, 134 beneficiaries
* Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PMDAKSH) Yojana: ₹265.70 Crores, 187305 beneficiaries
* National Action Plan for Skill Development of Persons with Disabilities (NAPSDP): ₹30.99 Crores, 17558 beneficiaries
* Assistance to Persons with Disabilities for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances (ADIP Scheme): ₹1408.94 Crores, 1389621 beneficiaries
* Deendayal Divyangjan Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS): ₹568.12 Crores, 162551 beneficiaries
* Scholarship Schemes for Students with Disabilities: ₹591.54 Crores, 164770 beneficiaries
* Unique Disability ID (UDID) Scheme: ₹10.58 Crores, 8789914 beneficiaries
Impact Analysis:
Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes, and Persons with Disabilities:
* Impact: Benefit from various schemes and programs for socioeconomic upliftment, skill development, assistive devices, and scholarships.
* Action Required: Apply for and participate in relevant schemes and programs.
Government of Uttar Pradesh and Baghpat Lok Sabha Constituency:
* Impact: Implementation of schemes within their jurisdiction, contributing to the upliftment of targeted groups.
* Action Required: Facilitate implementation of schemes, disseminate information, and monitor progress.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment: The Indian government ministry responsible for the upliftment of scheduled castes, backward classes, and disabled persons.
Uttar Pradesh: A state in India where specific schemes and achievements are being assessed, particularly in relation to the upliftment of scheduled castes, backward classes, and disabled persons.
Baghpat Lok Sabha Constituency: A parliamentary constituency in Uttar Pradesh, India, specifically mentioned as an area of focus for government schemes and achievements related to social justice and empowerment.
Scheduled Castes: A group of historically disadvantaged communities in India that are the focus of various government schemes for socioeconomic upliftment.
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities DEPwD: A department under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment responsible for implementing schemes related to persons with disabilities.
Assistance to Persons with Disabilities for PurchaseFitting of Aids and Appliances ADIP Scheme: A scheme implemented by the DEPwD that provides assistance to persons with disabilities for the purchase and fitting of aids and appliances.
National Action Plan for Skill Development of Persons with Disabilities NAPSDP: A scheme implemented by the DEPwD focused on providing skill development training for disabled persons.
Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana PMAJAY: A government scheme aimed at the upliftment and development of Scheduled Castes.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4370
TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.08.2025
UPLIFTMENT OF SCHEDULE CASTES
+4370. DR. RAJKUMAR SANGWAN:
Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has launched any special schemes for the socio-economic upliftment
of scheduled castes, backward classes and disabled persons in Uttar Pradesh including Baghpat
Lok Sabha Constituency, if so, the district-wise major achievements including Baghpat Lok
Sabha Constituency;
(b) whether the Government has implemented any scheme for assistive devices prosthesis and
skill development training for disabled persons in Baghpat Lok Sabha Constituency, if so, the
details thereof; and
(c) the number of beneficiaries benefited from the above programmes during the last five years?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
(SHRI B.L.VERMA)
(a) to (c): The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) implements various
schemes/programmes for the socio-economic upliftment of scheduled castes, backward classes
and disabled persons across the country including State of Uttar Pradesh and Baghpat Lok Sabha
Constituency. The details of Schemes, persons benefited and the expenditure during the last five
years is at Annexure. For a number of these Schemes District wise data is not maintained.
Further, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) under MoSJE
has been implementing the schemes of ‘Assistance to Persons with Disabilities for
Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances (ADIP Scheme)’ for assistive devices prosthesis and
National Action Plan for Skill Development of Persons with Disabilities (NAP-SDP) for skill
development training for disabled persons. The details of assistive devices provided in Baghpat
District is as below:
Year No. of Beneficiaries covered in
Baghpat District of Uttar Pradesh
2020-21 93
2021-22 146
2022-23 116
2023-24 88
~ 2024-25 95Annexure
Annexure referred to in reply to part (a) to (c) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.4370
for answer on 19.08.2025 asked by Dr. Rajkumar Sangwan regarding Upliftment of
Schedule Castes.
Details of achievements and number of beneficiaries, including Uttar Pradesh and Baghpat Lok
Sabha Constituency, benefited from these schemes/programmes of Ministry of Social Justice
and Empowerment during the last five years.
(Rs. In Crores)
Sr.No Scheme Expenditure Number of
. Beneficiaries
1__{Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SCs & Others 2254.69 11790887
2__|Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SCs & Others 21364.95 22231139
3 __ {Top Class Scholarship for SC Students (TCS) 410.36 20340
4 {Free Coaching for SCs, OBCs and beneficiaries of 70.79 6790
iPM-cares children Scheme (FCS)
5 |National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) Scheme for, 331.31 | 460
SC etc. Candidates
6 _ [National Fellowship for SC Students (NFSC) 804.34 19584
7 |Scheme for Residential Education for Students inl 320.42 87186
High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA)
8 _|Pre Matric for OBCs/ EBCs/ DNTs Students 149.21 2025750
Post Matric for OBCs/ EBCs/ DNTs Students 998.62 1920475
National Fellowship for OBC 85.23 1842
Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the implementation
lof the Protection of Civil Rights (PCR) Act, 1955
and the Scheduled Castes (SC) and the Scheduled} 2626.82 545050
Tribes (ST) (Prevention of Atrocities) {PoA)} Act,
1989
12 |GIA component of Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati} 1428.39 248570
Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY)
13 {Venture Capital Funds 378.95 134
14 |Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampanni 265.70 187305
Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana
15. [National Action Plan for Skill Development of 30.99 17558
Persons with Disabilities (NAP-SDP)
16 Assistance to Persons with Disabilities for 1408.94 1389621
Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances (ADIP
Scheme)
17 |Deendayal Divyangjan Rehabilitation Scheme 568.12 162551
(DDRS) ;
18 {Scholarship Schemes for Students with Disabilities 591.54 164770
19 [Unique Disability ID (UDID) Scheme 10.58 8789914
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