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Date: 2025-08-12 Category: Not Applicable State: Union Government Country: India

Parliament Question: Welfare of Scheduled Castes

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This document summarizes the Indian Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment's response to Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 325, addressed on August 12, 2025, concerning the welfare of Scheduled Castes (SCs). The question inquired about the optimal utilization of funds allocated for SC welfare by both central and state governments, sought details on funds allocated and utilized over the past five years, and asked about reported instances of fund diversion for other purposes. The Ministry, represented by Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar, provided the following data regarding the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Castes (DAPSC): * **2020-21:** Funds allocated: ₹82,707.51 Crores; Utilization: ₹62,785.16 Crores; Utilization Percentage: 75.91% * **2021-22:** Funds allocated: ₹1,39,863.94 Crores; Utilization: ₹1,23,009.63 Crores; Utilization Percentage: 87.95% * **2022-23:** Funds allocated: ₹1,52,110.47 Crores; Utilization: ₹1,38,642.75 Crores; Utilization Percentage: 91.15% * **2023-24:** Funds allocated: ₹1,46,689.90 Crores; Utilization: ₹1,35,178.59 Crores; Utilization Percentage: 92.15% * **2024-25:** Funds allocated: ₹1,38,372.79 Crores; Utilization: ₹1,23,437.37 Crores; Utilization Percentage: 89.21% The Ministry stated that, according to DAPSC guidelines issued by NITI Aayog in 2017, the diversion of funds under the DAPSC is not permissible. Consequently, the question regarding details of fund diversion instances does not arise.

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Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment: A ministry in the Government of India responsible for the welfare, social justice, and empowerment of disadvantaged and marginalized groups, including Scheduled Castes. Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India. Scheduled Castes: A group of historically disadvantaged communities in India recognized by the Constitution of India as needing special protection and affirmative action. DR. THIROUMAAVALAVAN THOLKAPPIYAN: A member of parliament who asked the starred question related to the welfare of Scheduled Castes. DR. VIRENDRA KUMAR: The Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment who provided the answer to the Lok Sabha starred question. Development Action Plan for Scheduled Castes (DAPSC): A plan by the Government of India to allocate funds and resources for the development and welfare of Scheduled Castes. NITI Aayog: A policy think tank of the Government of India. 2020-2025: The time period (five years) for which fund allocation and utilisation details are provided in the document.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.325 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.08.2025 WELFARE OF SCHEDULED CASTES *325. DR. THIROUMAAVALAVAN THOLKAPPIYAN: Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state: (a) whether the Funds allocated for the welfare of the Scheduled Castes are optimally/fully utilised by the Central and State Governments; (b) if so, the details of funds allocated and utilised during each of the last five years; (c) whether the funds allocated for the welfare of the Scheduled Castes are reportedly diverted for other purposes; and (d) if so, the details of such incidences reported/came to notice and the amount involved therein, during the said period, State-wise? ANSWER MINISTER OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (DR. VIRENDRA KUMAR) (a) to (d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House. KKSTATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (d) IN RESPECT OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *325 FOR REPLY ON 12.08.2025 REGARDING WELFARE OF SCHEDULED CASTES ASKED BY DR. THIRUMAAVALAVAN THOLKAPPIYAN. (a) & (b): The details of fund allocated and utilised for the welfare of the Scheduled Castes under Development Action Plan for Scheduled Castes (DAPSC) by the Government during the last five years, are as under: (Rupees in Crores) Financial Funds allocated under DAPSC Utilization of Percentage of Year (R.E) funds © Utilization 2020-21 82,707.51 62,785.16 75.91 2021-22 1,39,863.94 1,23,009.63 87.95 2022-23 1,52,110.47 1,38,642.75 91.15 2023-24 1,46,689.90 1,35,178.59 92.15 2024-25 1,38,372.79 1,23,437.37 89.21 (c): As per DAPSC guidelines issued by NITI Aayog in 2017; the diversion of funds under Development Action Plan for Scheduled Castes (DAPSC) is not permissible. (d): Does not arise. 4k EE

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