Chandigarh: 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.
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 Nayab Singh Saini, the interests of the Scheduled Castes are safeguarded. The Government is working for the welfare of the Scheduled Castes.