Lok Sabha Question No. 2442 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Reservation for SCs and OBCs in Private Sector
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: RAVINDRA VISHWANATH GAIKWAD

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2442 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2018

## RESERVATION FOR SCs AND OBCs IN PRIVATE SECTOR

## †2442. PROF. RAVINDRA VISHWANATH GAIKWAD:

## Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to provide reservation to Dalits and backward classes of the country in private sector;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d)  whether  the  population  of  Dalits  and  backward  classes  is  on  higher  side  and  their participation in the private sector is likely to boost purchasing power and ultimately companies and industries are likely to be directly benefited; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to(e):  The  Industry  Associations  viz.  Federation  of  Indian  Chambers  of  Commerce  and Industry (FICCI), Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) and Confederation  of  Indian  Industry  (CII)  have  developed  their  respective  Voluntary  Codes  of Conduct (VCC) for member companies wherein stress has been  laid on equal opportunities  in employment for all sections of society, removing bias in employment to disadvantaged sections of society, increasing employability of socially disadvantaged sections through skill upgradation, continuous training and providing scholarship, etc. A brief summary of updated actions taken on affirmative action in the Private Sector as provided by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) in respect of three Industry Associations is at Annexure-A.

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2442 FOR 02/01/2018 REGARDING 'RESERVATION FOR SCs AND OBCs IN PRIVATE SECTORS'

## I. Confederation of Indian Industry (CII):

- a) Total no of Member Companies with the Chamber: 8300
- b) Total  Number  of  Companies  which  have  adopted  for  Voluntary  Code  of Conduct: 1692
- c) No of ITIs adopted for Upgradation:398
- d) Scholarships provided to SC/ST students for studying  in premier  institutions like IITs/ IIMs:152825
- e) Number of Candidates/Students provided with vocational Training: 302838
- f) Number of Candidates/Students benefited so far in terms of Entrepreneurship Development Programs:112
- g) Number of Candidates/Students provided with actual employment: 116768

## II. Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI):

- a) Total no of Member Companies with the Chamber:1826
- b) Total  Number  of  Companies  which  have  adopted  for  Voluntary  Code  of Conduct : 478
- c) No of ITIs adopted for Upgradation: 112
- d) Scholarships provided to SC/ST students for studying  in premier  institutions like IITs/ IIMs: 2939
- e) Number of Candidates/Students provided with vocational Training: 271243
- f) Number of Candidates/Students benefited so far in terms of Entrepreneurship Development Programs: 5443
- g) Number of Candidates/Students benefited with the Scheme for Free education for Boys and Girls: 41634
- h) Number of Candidates/Students benefited under Coaching Schemes: 89
- i) Number of Candidates/Students provided with actual employment: 4693

## III. Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM):

- a) Total no of Member Companies with the Chamber: 2028
- b) Total  Number  of  Companies  which  have  adopted  for  Voluntary  Code  of Conduct:1044
- c) No of ITIs adopted for Upgradation: 161
- d) Scholarships provided to SC/ST students for studying  in premier  institutions like IITs/ IIMs: 3469
- e) Number of Candidates/Students provided with vocational Training: 36116
- f) Number of Candidates/Students benefited so far in terms of Entrepreneurship Development Programs: 387

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