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Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan (SCSP) and Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP)

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Policy frameworks ensuring targeted budgetary allocations for SC and ST communities in central/state plans. They mandate earmarked funds proportional to SC/ST population shares, directed at education, health, housing, and livelihood schemes. The aim is bridging developmental gaps caused by historical marginalization. Implementation challenges include poor fund utilization, misdirection of resources, and lack of accountability. Nonetheless, SCSP and TSP remain vital strategies for inclusive growth, recognized in Five-Year Plans and recommended by the Planning Commission (now NITI Aayog). Progress depends on political commitment, robust data, and active stakeholder participation, underscoring the link between social justice and economic planning.

Practice Questions

Which of the following is the longest-serving political party in India?

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Parliamentary System?

संसद सदस्यों का वेतन और भत्ता किस अनुच्छेद में निर्धारित है?

आपातकाल की घोषणा के लिए प्रत्येक सदन में कितने प्रतिशत मतों की आवश्यकता होती है?

संसद कार्यवाही की समय सीमा किस अनुच्छेद में उल्लिखित है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution allows the President to declare a National Emergency?

Who is considered the "father of the Indian Constitution"?

Who was the first President of India?

आपातकाल की स्थिति में राज्य सरकारों के अधिकार किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

Who among the following was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?