What is SCP and TSP?

What is SCP and TSP?

Special Component Plan (SCP) for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) for Scheduled Tribes (STs) have been important strategies used in the planning process for quite some time in order to ensure that outlays and benefits from the general sectors of the Plans flow to SCs and STs at least in proportion to …

What is the full form of SCSP?

The Government of India in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is implementing a “Central Sector Scheme of Special Central Assistance(SCA) to Scheduled Castes Sub Plan(SCSP)” since 1980 for the development of Scheduled Castes who form the major chunk of the country’s population living below the poverty line.

What is SCP for scheduled caste?

Special Component Plan (SCP) and Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) were initiated by government as intervention strategies during seventies to cater exclusively to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) respectively.

What is the difference between SC and ST?

Explanation: SC is for scheduled tribes and is used for the untouchables in India. According to o Indian mythology, this is part of the Verna system and such people are called Ati Shudras. ST is for Scheduled tribes and is used for the community that used to live in the forests.

What is TSP scheme?

The Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) aims to bridge the gap between the Schedule Tribes (STs) and the general population with respect to all socio-economic development indicators in a time-bound manner. TSP is not applicable to states where tribals represent more than 60% of the population.

What is the full form of Nsfdc?

The National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC) was set up in 1989 as a Company “not for profit” under Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013 [i.e. earlier Section 25 company under Companies Act, 1956] with the objective of financing income generating activities of SC beneficiaries having annual …

What is SCA caste?

Special Central Assistance (SCA) to Scheduled Castes Sub Plan (SCSP) is a central scheme under which 100% grant is given to the States/UTs as an additive to their Scheduled Castes Sub Plan (SCSP).