SC, ST Sub-Plan, also known as Indiramma Kalalu, refers to the financial commitment of the
Government of Andhra Pradesh
The Government of Andhra Pradesh, abbreviated as GoAP, is the Administrative division, state government and the administrative body responsible for the governance of the States of India, Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Amaravati is the capital ...
, in India, for the welfare of
scheduled castes and scheduled tribes. An implementing law was passed in the
Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly
The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly ( Telugu: ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ శాసన సభ, ISO: ''Āndhra Pradēś Śāsana Sabha'') is the lower house of the bicameral legislature of the Indian state, Andhra Pradesh.
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in May 2013.
The groups were to have independent panels for auditing expenditure. The plan is meant to prevent the Government from diverting funds meant for SCs and STs to other programs, which was the historical practice.
The Plan
Out of the total budget, 40 per cent of allocated funds are meant for improving infrastructure.
Opposition
Ravela Kishore Babu alleged that the legislation is little more than a farm-waiver scheme and has been urging lawmakers to further analyse the plan for potential ramifications.
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Government welfare schemes in Andhra Pradesh