Lok Sabha Question No. 3995 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-17
Subject: Schemes for Social Justice and Weaker Sections
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Shri Manoj Kumar

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3995 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.03.2026

## 3995. SHRI MANOJ KUMAR:

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

- (a) the details and total number of beneficiaries and the funds allocated and utilized under the various schemes for SC,ST,OBC development during the 2020-21 to 2025-26, the scheme wise, State share fund and Central share fund, year, district and StateMUTs -wise;
- (6) whether the Union Government has any proposal to revise the existing schemes guidelines specially PMS SC, if the details of modification and a copy of draft guideline schemewise; SO,
- (c) the details of consultation with deferent   stakeholders before   finalizing the schemes guidelines;
- (d whether it is true that, schemes are not being implemented by the State Governments in
- (e) the steps taken/being taken by the Union Government to strict implementation of schemes, guidelines, create awareness among SC, ST, OBC community about various development schemes?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI RAMDAS ATHAWALE)

(a) to (e) The details of major Schemes being implemented by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for   Scheduled Castes   (SCs) and Other Backward Classes   (OBCs) and Ministry of Tribal Affairs for   Scheduled Tribes   (STs) along with  the total  number of beneficiaries, funds allocated and fund utilized under these Schemes during last five financial years across the Country are at Annexure I & Annexure-II respectively.

Further; there are 38 Ministries through which welfare of SC is undertaken and monitored under the   Development Action Plan for Scheduled Schemes and 41 Ministries through which welfare of ST is undertaken and these Schemes are being monitored under Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST) The details of allocation and expenditure by these Ministries/Departments made under DAPSC and DAPST during the last five years are at Annexure-III:

Review of the Schemes which also cover the revision of the existing guidelines follows a laid down procedure in consultation with concerned stakeholders.

Schemes are implemented on the basis of the timely receipt of the proposals from the State Governments/ Administration of Union Territories including the State Government of Bihar: The funds are released after examination of the proposals after following the due procedure  including  receipt  of Utilization Certificates  (UCs)fulfilment of Single   Nodal Agency (SNA) balance criteria under various provisions of the Schemes. Under the major scholarship Schemes, disbursement is done through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode

To ensure effective implementation and wider awareness of the Schemes across the Country and effective utilization of funds, the Department has taken various steps such as placing advertisements in National and Regional   Newspapers,   running Social Media campaigns and follow up with States/UTs. Also, the Schemes are regularly monitored by the Department   through National level Chintan Shivirs,  Regional   Meetings and National Conferences with the stakeholders and State/UT officials.

Annexure referred to in part (a) to (e) in respect ofLok Sabha unstarred Q: No. 3995 for answer on 17.03.2026 regarding Schemes for Social Justice and Weaker Sections asked by Shri Manoj Kumar:

The number of beneficiaries, funds allocated and fund utilized under Major Schemes of Ministry of Department of Social Justice and Empowerment during the Financial Year (FY) 2020-21 to 2024-25:

## FY 2020-21 to 2021-22 (2 Years)

Rs. in crore)

|     | FY 2020-21                                                                                         | FY 2020-21                                                                                         | FY 2020-21                                                                                         | FY 2020-21                                                                                                                                               | FY 2021-22                                               | FY 2021-22                                               | FY 2021-22                                               |
|-----|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|
| No: | ICastes(SCs) and Other Backward Classes kOBCs)                                                     | Fund allocated                                                                                     | Fund utilized                                                                                      | Number of beneficiaries                                                                                                                                  | Fund allocated                                           | Fund                                                     | [Number of utilized  beneficiaries                       |
| 1   | Post Matric Scholarship for SCs                                                                    | 3815.8                                                                                             | 4010.1                                                                                             | 5016082                                                                                                                                                  | 4196.5                                                   | 1978.5                                                   | 3025136                                                  |
| 2   | Pre Matric Scholarship for SCs and Other                                                           | 600                                                                                                | 569.                                                                                               | 3122697                                                                                                                                                  | 725                                                      | 570.3                                                    | 3238399                                                  |
| 3   | National Fellowship for SCs (NFSC)                                                                 | 125                                                                                                | 133.1                                                                                              | 3961                                                                                                                                                     |                                                          |                                                          |                                                          |
| 4   | National Overseas  Scholarship for SCs etc (NOS)                                                   | 30                                                                                                 | 32.92                                                                                              | 71 Schemes merged into SHREYAS SC                                                                                                                        | 71 Schemes merged into SHREYAS SC                        | 71 Schemes merged into SHREYAS SC                        | 71 Schemes merged into SHREYAS SC                        |
| 5   | Class Education for SCs (TCS) Top                                                                  | 50                                                                                                 | 52.87                                                                                              | schemes from FY 2021-22. 3118                                                                                                                            | schemes from FY 2021-22. 3118                            | schemes from FY 2021-22. 3118                            | schemes from FY 2021-22. 3118                            |
| 6   | Free Coaching for SCs and OBCs (FCS)                                                               | 30                                                                                                 | 11.96                                                                                              | 2112                                                                                                                                                     | 2112                                                     | 2112                                                     | 2112                                                     |
| 7   | [Scholarships for Higher Education for Young Achievers   Scheme (SHREYAS) for] SCs                 | 4 Schemes (NFSC, NOS, TCS and FCS) have been merged and rename as SHREYAS-SC from FY 2021-22.      | 4 Schemes (NFSC, NOS, TCS and FCS) have been merged and rename as SHREYAS-SC from FY 2021-22.      | 4 Schemes (NFSC, NOS, TCS and FCS) have been merged and rename as SHREYAS-SC from FY 2021-22.                                                            | 260                                                      | 276.6                                                    | 10109                                                    |
| 8   | [Pradhan Mantri Adharsh Gram Yojanal kPMAGY)                                                       | 300                                                                                                | 216.5                                                                                              | The adarsh gram component of PM-AJAY focuses on improving infrastructure and basic services in SC-majority villages benefitting residents of the village |                                                          |                                                          |                                                          |
| 9   | Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojanal BJRCY)                                                        | 30                                                                                                 | 56.4                                                                                               | Schemes merged into PM-AJAY Scheme from FY 2021-22. 3250                                                                                                 | Schemes merged into PM-AJAY Scheme from FY 2021-22. 3250 | Schemes merged into PM-AJAY Scheme from FY 2021-22. 3250 | Schemes merged into PM-AJAY Scheme from FY 2021-22. 3250 |
|     | 10 /Special_ Central Assistance to Scheduled  Castes Sub Plan (SCA to SCSP)                        | 300                                                                                                | 387                                                                                                | 197585                                                                                                                                                   | 197585                                                   | 197585                                                   | 197585                                                   |
| 11  | Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit   Jaati   Abhyuday Yojana (PMAJAY)                                        | Scheme came into existence after merging 3 schemes (SCA to SCSP, BJRCY and PMAGY) from FY 2021-22_ | Scheme came into existence after merging 3 schemes (SCA to SCSP, BJRCY and PMAGY) from FY 2021-22_ | Scheme came into existence after merging 3 schemes (SCA to SCSP, BJRCY and PMAGY) from FY 2021-22_                                                       | 1800.00                                                  | 1820.31                                                  | 1,92,224                                                 |
| 12  | Assistance to Vol. Orgns. for SCs                                                                  | 125                                                                                                | 56.05                                                                                              | 38250                                                                                                                                                    | Scheme restructured and renamed SHRESHTA from FY 2021-22 | Scheme restructured and renamed SHRESHTA from FY 2021-22 | Scheme restructured and renamed SHRESHTA from FY 2021-22 |
| 13  | IScheme of Residential Education forlScheme was known as Assistance to Vol._Orgnsfor SCs up to FYL | IScheme of Residential Education forlScheme was known as Assistance to Vol._Orgnsfor SCs up to FYL | IScheme of Residential Education forlScheme was known as Assistance to Vol._Orgnsfor SCs up to FYL | IScheme of Residential Education forlScheme was known as Assistance to Vol._Orgnsfor SCs up to FYL                                                       | 63.2                                                     | 38.04                                                    | 20,435                                                   |

|     | IStudents in High  School in Targeted Areal kSRESHTA) for SC                                                              | 2020-21.                  | 2020-21.                  | 2020-21.                  | 2020-21.                  |                           |                           |
|-----|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|---------------------------|---------------------------|---------------------------|---------------------------|---------------------------|
| 14  | PPradhan Mantri Dakshta aur Kushalta ISampann Hitgrahi                                                                    | 50                        | 44.79                     | 32097                     | 79.48                     | 68.23                     | 42,002                    |
| 15  | PM Young Achievers   Scholarship Award  Scheme for  Vibrant India (PM YASASVI) ffor OBC, EBC and DNT                      |                           |                           |                           |                           |                           |                           |
| a)  | [Pre-Matric   Scholarship for OBC, EBC and NT                                                                             | 175                       | 165.91                    | 54.95 lakh                | 250                       | 218.45                    | 58.62 lakh                |
| (b) | [Post-Matric  Scholarship for OBC, EBC and                                                                                | 1100                      | 1159.25                   | 45.45 lakh                | 1300                      | 1319.96                   | 37.73 lakh                |
|     | Construction of Hostels for OBC and Girls Boys                                                                            | 35                        | 31.59                     | 3000                      | 30                        | 18.76                     | 2050                      |
|     | in Schools for OBC; JEBC and DNT Students**                                                                               | Implemented w.e.f 2022-23 | Implemented w.e.f 2022-23 | Implemented w.e.f 2022-23 | Implemented w.e.f 2022-23 | Implemented w.e.f 2022-23 | Implemented w.e.f 2022-23 |
| (e) | Class Education in Colleges for OBC, IEBC and DNT students** Top                                                          | Implemented w.e.f 2023-24 | Implemented w.e.f 2023-24 | Implemented w.e.f 2023-24 | Implemented w.e.f 2023-24 | Implemented w.e.f 2023-24 | Implemented w.e.f 2023-24 |
| 16  | IScholarships for Higher Education forl lYoung Achievers Scheme   (SHREYAS forl IOBCs and Others)                         |                           |                           |                           |                           |                           |                           |
| a)  | NNational Fellowship for OBC Students                                                                                     | 45                        | 33                        | 1233                      | 60                        | 55.55                     | 1338                      |
| b)  | Dr. Ambedkar Central Sector Scheme ofl [Interest   Subsidy on Educational Loans   forl Overseas Studies for OBCs and EBCs | 35                        | 32.67                     | 4342                      | 30                        | 26.7                      | 6564                      |

## (Rs. in crore

|    |                                                                                 | FY 2022-23                                                | FY 2022-23                                                | FY 2022-23                                                | FY 2023-24                                                | FY 2023-24                                                | FY 2023-24                                                | FY 2024-25                                                | FY 2024-25                                                | FY 2024-25                                                |
|----|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
|    | Programme/Schemes for Scheduled Castes(SCs) and Other Backward Cl] asses (OBCs) | Fund                                                      | Fund                                                      | Number of beneficiaries                                   | Fund allocated                                            | Fund utilized                                             | Number of beneficiaries                                   | Fund allocated                                            | Fund utilized                                             | Number of beneficiaries                                   |
| 1  | Post Matric Scholarship for SCs                                                 | 5660                                                      | 4392.5                                                    | 4647135                                                   | 5400                                                      | 5476.2                                                    | 4738578                                                   | 5500                                                      | 5581.5                                                    | 4804208                                                   |
| 2  | Pre Matric Scholarship for SCs and Other                                        | 500                                                       | 208.6                                                     | 1134268                                                   | 430                                                       | 446.6                                                     | 2129540                                                   | 450                                                       | 461.6                                                     | 2165983                                                   |
| 3  | National Fellowship for SCs (NFSC)                                              |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |
| 4  | National Overseas Scholarship for SCs etc. (NOS)                                |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |
| 5  | Class Education for SCs (TCS) Top                                               |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           | Schemes merged into SHREYAS SC schemes from FY 2021-22.   |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |
| 6  | Free Coaching for SCs and OBCs (FCS)                                            |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |
|    | Scholarships for Higher Education for Achievers Scheme (SHREYAS) for SCs Young  | 344                                                       | 324.74                                                    | 8435                                                      | 387.8                                                     | 379.98                                                    | 8472                                                      | 428                                                       | 404.6                                                     | 10896                                                     |
| 8  | Pradhan Mantri Adharsh Gram Yojana (PMAGY)                                      |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |
| 9  | BBabu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojana (BJRCY)                                    |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           | Schemes merged into PM-AJA Y scheme from FY 2021-22.      |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |
| 10 | Special Central Assistance to Schedule d Castes Sub Plan (SCA to SCSP)          |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |                                                           |
| 11 | Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM AJAY)                        | 1062.39                                                   | 164                                                       | 47567                                                     | 450.00                                                    | 471.1                                                     | 13764                                                     | 800.00                                                    | 736.2                                                     | 5,254                                                     |
| 12 | Assistance to Vol. Organization for SCs                                         | Scheme restructured and renamed SHRESHTA from FY 2021-22. | Scheme restructured and renamed SHRESHTA from FY 2021-22. | Scheme restructured and renamed SHRESHTA from FY 2021-22. | Scheme restructured and renamed SHRESHTA from FY 2021-22. | Scheme restructured and renamed SHRESHTA from FY 2021-22. | Scheme restructured and renamed SHRESHTA from FY 2021-22. | Scheme restructured and renamed SHRESHTA from FY 2021-22. | Scheme restructured and renamed SHRESHTA from FY 2021-22. | Scheme restructured and renamed SHRESHTA from FY 2021-22. |
|    | Scheme of Residential Education for St] (SRESHTA) for SC                        | 89                                                        | 51.12                                                     | 16479                                                     | 90.65                                                     | 81.57                                                     | 15816                                                     | 110                                                       | 109.98                                                    | 14,281                                                    |
|    | 14 |Pradhan Mantri Dakshta aur Kushalta S                                  | 84                                                        | 14.94                                                     | 33021                                                     | 120                                                       | 58.34                                                     | 80185                                                     | For 2024-25 and onwards, PM-DAKSH                         | For 2024-25 and onwards, PM-DAKSH                         | For 2024-25 and onwards, PM-DAKSH                         |

|                                                                                                      | ampann Hitgrahi                                                                                                     |                                                                                                      |                                                                                                      |                                                                                                      |                                                                                                      |                                                                                                      |                                                                                                      | Scheme has been merged with the Pradhl an Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entr] epreneurship (MSDE)   | Scheme has been merged with the Pradhl an Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entr] epreneurship (MSDE)   | Scheme has been merged with the Pradhl an Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entr] epreneurship (MSDE)   |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| PM Young Achievers Scholarship Awa 15 rd Scheme for Vibrant India (PM YAS ASVI) for OBC, EBC and DNT | PM Young Achievers Scholarship Awa 15 rd Scheme for Vibrant India (PM YAS ASVI) for OBC, EBC and DNT                | PM Young Achievers Scholarship Awa 15 rd Scheme for Vibrant India (PM YAS ASVI) for OBC, EBC and DNT | PM Young Achievers Scholarship Awa 15 rd Scheme for Vibrant India (PM YAS ASVI) for OBC, EBC and DNT | PM Young Achievers Scholarship Awa 15 rd Scheme for Vibrant India (PM YAS ASVI) for OBC, EBC and DNT | PM Young Achievers Scholarship Awa 15 rd Scheme for Vibrant India (PM YAS ASVI) for OBC, EBC and DNT | PM Young Achievers Scholarship Awa 15 rd Scheme for Vibrant India (PM YAS ASVI) for OBC, EBC and DNT | PM Young Achievers Scholarship Awa 15 rd Scheme for Vibrant India (PM YAS ASVI) for OBC, EBC and DNT | PM Young Achievers Scholarship Awa 15 rd Scheme for Vibrant India (PM YAS ASVI) for OBC, EBC and DNT                                       | PM Young Achievers Scholarship Awa 15 rd Scheme for Vibrant India (PM YAS ASVI) for OBC, EBC and DNT                                       | PM Young Achievers Scholarship Awa 15 rd Scheme for Vibrant India (PM YAS ASVI) for OBC, EBC and DNT                                       |
| (a)                                                                                                  | Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT                                                                         | 394.61                                                                                               | 361338                                                                                               | 25,99,000                                                                                            | 281                                                                                                  | 195.63                                                                                               | 18,43,000                                                                                            | 210                                                                                                                                        | 158.49                                                                                                                                     | 20,61,000                                                                                                                                  |
|                                                                                                      | Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT                                                                        | 1083                                                                                                 | 1007.99                                                                                              | 18,05,000                                                                                            | 1087                                                                                                 | 988.45                                                                                               | 27,16,000                                                                                            | 921                                                                                                                                        | 895.47                                                                                                                                     | 24,53,000                                                                                                                                  |
|                                                                                                      | Hostels for OBC Boys and Girls                                                                                      | 20                                                                                                   | 18.8                                                                                                 | 2200                                                                                                 | 45                                                                                                   | 14.42                                                                                                | 2246                                                                                                 | 30                                                                                                                                         | 31.84                                                                                                                                      | 3950                                                                                                                                       |
| d)                                                                                                   | Class Education in Schools for OB C, EBC and DNT Students** Top                                                     | 83.39                                                                                                | 1.85                                                                                                 | 1275                                                                                                 | 100                                                                                                  | 6.7                                                                                                  | 3177                                                                                                 | 60                                                                                                                                         | 32.48                                                                                                                                      | 13769                                                                                                                                      |
|                                                                                                      | Class Education in Colleges for BC, EBC and DNT students** Top                                                      | Implemented w.e.f 2023-24                                                                            | Implemented w.e.f 2023-24                                                                            | Implemented w.e.f 2023-24                                                                            | 90                                                                                                   | 124.06                                                                                               | 5781                                                                                                 | 159.63                                                                                                                                     | 317.23                                                                                                                                     | 14861                                                                                                                                      |
| 16                                                                                                   | Scholarships for Higher Education for Young Achievers Scheme (SHREYAS for OBCs and Others                           |                                                                                                      |                                                                                                      |                                                                                                      |                                                                                                      |                                                                                                      |                                                                                                      |                                                                                                                                            |                                                                                                                                            |                                                                                                                                            |
| a)                                                                                                   | National Fellowship for OBC Students                                                                                | 53                                                                                                   | 51.32                                                                                                | 1570                                                                                                 | 90                                                                                                   | 89.7                                                                                                 | 2009                                                                                                 | 55                                                                                                                                         | 148.15                                                                                                                                     | 2,197                                                                                                                                      |
| (b)                                                                                                  | Dr: Ambedkar Central Sector Scheme f Interest Subsidy on Educational Loan S for Overseas Studies for OBCs and E BCs | 27                                                                                                   | 23.98                                                                                                | 4159                                                                                                 | 60                                                                                                   | 56.24                                                                                                | 2789                                                                                                 | 25                                                                                                                                         | 9.49                                                                                                                                       | 837                                                                                                                                        |

Annexure referred to in part (a) to (e) in respect of Lok Sabha unstarred Q: No. 3995 for answer o 17.03.2026 regarding Schemes for Social Justice and Weaker Sections asked by Shri Manoj Kumar:

The number of beneficiaries, funds allocated and fund utilized under Major Schemes of Ministry of Tribal Affairs during the Financial Year (FY) 2020-21 to 2024-25:

FY 2020-21 to 2021-22 (2 Years)

|        |                                                                          | FY 2020-21     | FY 2020-21    | FY 2020-21    | FY 2021-22     | FY 2021-22    | FY 2021-22    |
|--------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------|---------------|---------------|----------------|---------------|---------------|
| Sr.No. | Programme/Schemes for Scheduled Tribes(STs)                              | Fund allocated | Fund utilized | Beneficiaries | Fund allocated | Fund utilized | Beneficiaries |
|        | Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS)                                  | 1200.00        | 936.45        | 90520         | 1057.74        | 1322.77       | 105463        |
| 2      | Aid to Voluntary Organizations working for the Scheduled Tribes          | 60.00          | 59.50         | 975493        | 90.00          | 89.25         | 1005657       |
| 3      | National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of] ST students | 120.00         | 120.00        | 5074          | 120.00         | 120.00        | 5444          |
| 4      | Scholarship to the ST Students for Studies Abroad                        | 4.76           | 4.76          | 30            | 4.95           | 4.95          | 46            |
| 5      | Pre-Matric Scholarship_                                                  | 250.00         | 248.90        | 1439930       | 400.00         | 394.14        | 1377713       |
| 6      | Post-Matric Scholarship                                                  | 1833.00        | 1830.14       | 2005696       | 2257.72        | 2257.72       | 2344407       |

## FY 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3 Years)

|         |                                                                         | FY 2022-23          | FY 2022-23         | FY 2022-23    | FY 2023-24          | FY 2023-24         | FY 2023-24    | FY 2024-25          | FY 2024-25         | FY 2024-25    |
|---------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|--------------------|---------------|---------------------|--------------------|---------------|---------------------|--------------------|---------------|
| Sr: No. | Programme/Schemes for Scheduled Tribes(STs)                             | Fund allocated (RE) | Fund utilized (AE) | Beneficiaries | Fund allocated (RE) | Fund utilized (AE) | Beneficiaries | Fund allocated (RE) | Fund utilized (AE) | Beneficiaries |
| 1.      | Eklavya Model Residential School EMRS)                                  | 2000                | 2014.94            | 113275        | 2471.81             | 2446.24            | 123841        | 4748.92             | 4713.21            | 138336        |
| 2.      | Aid to Voluntary Organizations working for] the Scheduled Tribes        | 110                 | 109.25             | 1023055       | 150                 | 120.83             | 1071120       | 160                 | 175                | 1010429       |
| 3       | National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST students | 140                 | 145                | 5766          | 230                 | 230                | 8404          | 240                 | 240                | 9711          |
| 4.      | Scholarship to the ST Students for Studies Abroad                       | 4                   | 4                  | 44            | 7                   | 7                  | 65            |                     | 0                  | 58            |
| 5.      | Pre-Matric Scholarship                                                  | 357.3               |                    | 1003157       | 411.63              | 308.6              | 929767        | 200                 | 163.69             | 910043        |
| 6.      | Post-Matric Scholarship                                                 | 1965                | 1965               | 2269112       | 2371.01             | 2668.83            | 2064437       | 2462.68             | 2598.34            | 1816293       |

(Rs: in Crore)

## (Rs: in Crore)

## FY 2020-21 to 2024-25 (5 Years)

## (Rs. in Crore)

|    |                                                               | FY 2020-21                      | FY 2020-21                      | FY 2021-22                      | FY 2021-22                      | FY 2022-23                      | FY 2022-23                      | FY 2023-24                      | FY 2023-24                      | FY 2024-25     | FY 2024-25    |
|----|---------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|----------------|---------------|
|    | Programme/Schemes for Scheduled Tribes(STs)                   | Fund allocated                  | Fund utilized                   | Fund allocated                  | Fund utilized                   | Fund allocated                  | Fund utilized                   | Fund allocated                  | Fund utilized                   | Fund allocated | Fund utilized |
| 1  | ISCA to TSP (Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojna-PMAAGY)     | 800                             | 795.36                          | 785                             | 781.52                          | 1354.38                         | 1351.86                         | 300                             | 149.93                          | 127.51         | 126.19        |
| 2  | Grants under Article 275 (1)                                  | 800                             | 799.69                          | 900                             | 923.24                          | 925                             | 976.49                          | 1172.1                          | 1172.1                          | 1170.57        | 1170.57       |
| 3  | Development of Particularly Vulnerabl le Tribal Group (PVTGs) | 140                             | 140                             | 160                             | 160                             | 124.79                          | 137.17                          |                                 |                                 | 74.55          | 73.08         |
|    | Support to Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs)                  | 60                              | 60                              | 60                              | 60                              | 58.5                            | 12.4                            | 50                              | 43.53                           | 90             | 90            |
| 5  | Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram                                    | Launched on October; 2024. 02nd | Launched on October; 2024. 02nd | Launched on October; 2024. 02nd | Launched on October; 2024. 02nd | Launched on October; 2024. 02nd | Launched on October; 2024. 02nd | Launched on October; 2024. 02nd | Launched on October; 2024. 02nd | 500.00         | 477.68        |

## ANNEXURE-III

Annexure referred to in part (a) to in respect of Lok Sabha unstarred Q No. 3995 for answer on 17.03.2026 regarding Schemes for Social Justice and Weaker Sections asked by Shri Manoj Kumar:

- The   year-wise allocation expenditure by all the   Ministries/Departments made under   DAPSC (erstwhile  AWSCISCSP) vis-a-vis Actual   Expenditure   and progress of the expenditure under the Schemes during the last five years.

(Rs. in crores)

| Year    | DAPSC (erstwhile AWSCISCSP) of all Ministries[Department Fund Allocation   | Expenditure   |   %age of Utilisation |
|---------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|-----------------------|
| 2020-21 | 82,707.51                                                                  | 61,280.19     |                 74.09 |
| 2021-22 | 1,39,956.42                                                                |               |                 84.63 |
| 2022-23 | 1,52,604.29                                                                | 1,36,331.89   |                 89.34 |
| 2023-24 | 1,46,861.08                                                                |               |                 90    |
| 2024-25 | 1,38,362.52                                                                | 1,13294.06    |                 84.77 |

- The year-wise allocation & expenditure by the Ministries/Departments made under DAPSTITSP visa-vis Actual Expenditure and progress of the expenditure under the Schemes during the last five years.

| Year    |   DAPST Fund Allocation |   Expenditure |   % of Expenditure |
|---------|-------------------------|---------------|--------------------|
| 2020-21 |                 51780.8 |       48084.1 |              92.86 |
| 2021-22 |                 85930.5 |       82530.6 |              96.04 |
| 2022-23 |                 92781.1 |       90972.8 |              98.05 |
| 2023-24 |                107456   |      103453   |              96.27 |
| 2024-25 |                106046   |      103925   |              98    |

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