The State Government is implementing many welfare development
\nschemes for the welfare of SCs. In this context, the SC castes have taken steps to
\ndistance themselves from social discrimination and provide them with economic
\nself-reliance.
\nAlong with the education and social development of SCs and STs, it has
\nundertaken welfare and development programs necessary for them to sustain
\nthemselves economically. Along with all the welfare schemes implemented by the
\ngovernment for other communities, the state government is providing special
\nschemes to the SCs.
\nDalit Bandhu:-
\nThe State Government has introduced and successfully implemented the
\nDalit Bandhu scheme to increase social respect and economic respect for the SC
\ncastes who have been discriminated against for generations. Under this scheme,
\nthe state government provides a grant of Rs.10 lakh free of charge without any
\nbank linkage or security and without the need for repayment by the beneficiary.
\nThe state government has taken steps to make Dalits self-sufficient and
\nbusinessmen. As part of social responsibility, 38,323 Dalits who are eligible for
\nthis scheme have been identified and given Rs. 3,832.30 crores has been provided
\nthrough the Dalit Bandhu Scheme.
\nA provident fund has also been set up to provide financial support to the
\nrecipients of the Dalit Bandhu scheme in case of any unforeseen losses. For this,
\non behalf of the government, A Special fund is being set up with a contribution of
\nRs.10,000. In the 2023-24 budget for Dalit Bandhu, Rs. 17,700 crore has been
\nproposed.<\/p>\n
Scheduled Castes Special Development Fund (SCSDF) :-
\nThe State Government is implementing the Special Development Fund Act
\naimed at the development of Scheduled Castes and Tribes. Legislated allocation of
\nfunds based on population proportion of SCs and STs. Funds meant for SCs are
\nprotected from being diverted to other schemes. If funds are not fully spent in
\nany financial year, the Act provides for a definite carryover of those funds to the
\nnext year. Under this scheme from 2014-15 to 2022-23 the government spent
\nRs.92,640.41 crore.
\nFinancial Assistance Scheme :-
\n1 lakh provided to the eligible beneficiaries through financial assistance
\nscheme to Rs. The government is providing 60% to 80% subsidy on loans up to 12
\nlakh rupees. Under this scheme, the government has provided Rs 2029.78 crore
\nas subsidy to 1,62,444 beneficiaries from 2014-15 to 2022-23.
\nSC Hostels :-
\nThe government has allocated Rs. 6,11,716 from 2014-15 to 2022-23 for
\nthe running costs of hostels for 6,11,716 SC students. 1976.91 crores was spent.
\nAmbedkar Overseas Scholarship :-
\nThe government is providing financial assistance of Rs 20 lakh through the
\nAmbedkar Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Dalit and Tribal students to pursue
\nhigher education abroad. The annual income limit of the beneficiaries under this
\nscheme is Rs. 2 lakh to Rs. 5 lakhs increased. Through this scheme, the
\ngovernment has made it possible for students to study in USA, UK, Canada,
\nAustralia, Singapore, France, Germany, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea.
\nThrough this scheme 1031 candidates from 2013-14 to 2022-23 will get Rs. 179.92
\ncrore as scholarship was paid by the government.<\/p>\n
Skill Training for SCs :-
\nThe government is designing and implementing programs to identify
\nScheduled Caste youth and provide them with vocational training. Since the
\ninception of Telangana, 21,653 people have received Rs. 91.83 crore has been
\nspent by the state government. Trainees through this scheme are getting job
\nopportunities in leading national and international companies like TCS, Cognizant,
\nDell, Cisco, Zen Pact, Deloitte, L&T, Apollo, CARE.<\/p>\n
Three acres of land for Dalits:-
\nThe Telangana government has designed this scheme with the aim of
\nproviding 3 acres of land to SC women who are landless poor agricultural
\nlabourers. During these nine years, 17,097.09 acres were acquired by the
\ngovernment and given to 6,998 eligible beneficiaries. The government has spent
\n769.17 crore rupees for this from 2014 to 2022.<\/p>\n
Concessions for SC Entrepreneurs :-
\nThe Telangana government has taken steps towards making Dalits as
\n'entrepreneurs' who will provide employment to ten people. As part of this,
\n1,60,914 people will get Rs. 2,013.64 crore through subsidies and incentives.
\nAllotment of Liquor Shops to SCs, STs and Gowdas: The state government has
\nreserved 15% of liquor shop licenses for Gowdas, 10% for SCs and 5% for STs.<\/p>\n
TS \u2013 Pride :-
\nTS PRIDE (Telangana State Program for Rapid Incubation of Dalit
\nEntrepreneurs)
\nTS Pride is a scheme set up by the government to make Dalits entrepreneurs and
\nto provide them with financial assistance and infrastructure in business and<\/p>\n
industrial sectors. The state government is providing assistance like allotting sites
\nin industrial parks to Dalits, entering into technical assistance agreements with
\nlarge industries, providing financial assistance and additional investment
\nsubsidies. In the past nine years, TS Pride has spent Rs.2,747 crore on 60,904
\nDalits.<\/p>\n
Free electricity up to 101 units for SCs :-
\nThe government, which is bringing light to the lives of Dalits with various
\nwelfare and development schemes, has taken steps towards bringing light to Dalit
\nresidences. As part of this, up to 101 units of electricity is provided to every Dalit
\nhousehold completely free. From 2014-15 to 2022-23, the state government
\nprovided free electricity to 22,23,475 Dalit households at a cost of Rs.284.13
\ncrore.<\/p>\n
Education for SCs :-
\nThe state government is determined to provide quality education to SC
\ncastes who have been deprived of education for generations. SC has set up
\ngurukulas as an ideal for the country with special attention towards the
\nrealization of the aspirations of Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phule and Dr. BR Ambedkar.
\nThe students who studied in these Gurukuls are getting admissions in the most
\nprestigious national and foreign educational institutions and are reaching the
\nshores of success as doctors, engineers and IT professionals.<\/p>\n
SC Residential Schools :-
\nThere were 132 SC residential schools before the formation of the state.
\nAnother 104 schools were established within a short time after the formation of
\nthe state. With this, the total number of SC Gurukula schools has reached 236. A
\ntotal of 1,13,280 students are studying in these. 5,428 teachers are working.<\/p>\n
SC Residential Junior Colleges :-
\n39 thousand students are studying in 238 SC residential junior colleges.
\nAfter the formation of Telangana, the government established 126 new
\nresidential colleges within a short period of time. The total number of SC Junior
\nColleges has reached 238 by adding the earlier 112 Junior Colleges. A total of 964
\nteachers are working in these and the total number of students is 38,389.
\nSC Degree Colleges :-
\nThere were no SC degree colleges in the Telangana region before the
\nformation of the state. After the formation of Telangana state, the government
\nestablished 30 SC degree colleges. Out of these, 1200 teachers are working and
\n25,200 students are studying.<\/p>\n
Post Matric Scholarships :-
\nThe state government provides post matric scholarships to 2.5 lakh SC
\nstudents every year. From 2014-15 to 2022-23 for a total of 26,68,397 students
\nRs. 3,762.22 crore as post matric scholarships.<\/p>\n
Pre Matric Scholarships :-
\nThe amount provided through pre-matric scholarships by the government
\nin rural areas is Rs. 65,000 to Rs. 1,50,000, in urban areas Rs. 75,000 to Rs.
\n2,00,000 has been increased. 5,78,417 students from 2014-15 to 2022-23 Rs.
\n368.06 crore as pre-matric scholarships provided by the government.<\/p>\n
Study Circles :-
\nIn addition to the existing SC Study Circles, the State Government has
\nestablished new SC Study Circles in Nalgonda, Warangal, Karimnagar, Mahbub
\nNagar, Nizamabad, Adilabad, Khammam, Rangareddy, Suryapet, Siddipet and
\nJagityal districts. SC Study Circles are providing coaching for civil services, central
\nservices, group A, B and other competitive exams in these circles and laying
\ngolden paths for their future. The main branch in Hyderabad serves the students.
\n1314 candidates who took coaching in these from 2014-15 to 2022-23 were
\nselected for different posts.<\/p>\n
Welfare Programs for SC Youth :-
\nTelangana government is taking a special initiative to make the scheduled
\ncaste youth educated. Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational
\nInstitution Society was formed in the year 2014 after the formation of Telangana
\nState. This society is running 268 Vidhyavasati houses across the state of Dyara.
\nThese hostels provide quality free education, board and accommodation in
\nTelugu and English medium to students studying from 5th standard to
\nintermediate. Separate hostels have also been arranged for scheduled caste
\nfemale students studying for degrees. The training classes are organized so that
\nthe students who have studied here can show their talent in any corner of today's
\ncompetitive world. Special training is given to develop self-confidence and
\ntechnical knowledge among them.<\/p>\n
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