Bill for formulation of Special Component Sub-Plan for the welfare of Scheduled Castes under consideration: Krishan Kumar Bedi

Chandigarh, September 1 – Haryana Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Krishan Kumar Bedi said that the Bill for formulation of a Special Component Sub-Plan for the welfare of Scheduled Castes is under consideration.

Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Krishan Kumar Bedi was replying to a question raised on the third day of the Monsoon Session. He said that the Government is implementing several schemes for the welfare of Scheduled Castes and is also ensuring that their benefits reach the beneficiaries. Sh. Bedi said that during 2023-24, 79 per cent of the budget allocated for Scheduled Castes was spent, while 78 per cent was spent in 2024-25 and 71 per cent in 2025-26.

The Social Justice and Empowerment Minister said that the present Government has provided 100-square-yard plots to Scheduled Caste families, whereas the Opposition had only made an announcement. The present Government has given concrete shape to this scheme. He said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, the interests of the Scheduled Castes are safeguarded. The Government is working for the welfare of the Scheduled Castes.