Deputy CM pushes departments to accelerate SC/ST sub-plan fund spending

A Deputy Chief Minister has expressed serious concern over sluggish expenditure patterns in the implementation of SC and ST Sub-Plan funds across various government departments. The official has mandated that all concerned agencies undertake a thorough review to identify specific gaps impeding the utilisation of allocated resources.

The directive comes as part of efforts to ensure that earmarked funds for scheduled caste and scheduled tribe welfare programmes are deployed efficiently and without unnecessary delays. Officials have been instructed to pinpoint systemic obstacles and administrative bottlenecks that may be hampering the rollout of these welfare initiatives.

Immediate corrective action has been called for to streamline processes and accelerate the pace of fund disbursement. The Deputy Chief Minister's intervention underscores the administration's commitment to ensuring that resources designated for SC and ST communities reach their intended beneficiaries without undue postponement.

The move is expected to strengthen the implementation framework for these critical social welfare programmes and improve overall fund absorption rates across departments.