An Analysis of the Constraints and Challenges in the Utilisation of SC Sub Plan: A study

Objectives

To understand the challenges and reasons behind the huge unspent funds of the government for economic and social development of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

Geographical spread

India (with a focus on Uttar Pradesh and Bihar)

Key areas/components

Undertaking secondary reviews and primary data collection in 2 states

Key outputs

• A detailed analysis of Scheduled Caste Sub Plan
• Reasons for unallocated and unspent funds
• Proposing recommendations on the current policy of Scheduled Caste Sub Plan

Year/period

2008-09