In order to asses the effectiveness of
implementation of its various schemes, the Ministry of Social Justice &
Empowerment sponsors evaluation studies
through independent evaluation agencies.
Moreover, the impact of various schemes is also reviewed from time to
time with State
Governments and other implementing agencies.
Besides, Nodal Officers have also been appointed for each State to
regularly interact with the State Governments and review the progress of the
Schemes of the Ministry.
The plan funds
allocated under various schemes of the Ministry implemented for educational,
economic and social empowerment Scheduled Castes and Other Backward Classes
during the last three years are as follows:
(Rs.
in crore)
|
Schemes/Programmes
for Welfare of:
|
2007-08
|
2008-09
|
2009-10
|
|
Scheduled Castes
|
1521.50
|
1815.50
|
1900.00
|
|
Other Backward Classes
|
177.50
|
237.50
|
245.00
|
This
information was given by Shri. D. Napoleon, the Minister of State for Social
Justice & Empowerment, in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.
VBA/RS
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