Question

Special Central Assistance (SCA) is provided to states mainly for:

• A. Supporting higher education among minorities
• B. Assisting in the welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
• C. Building highways in backward areas
• D. Reducing industrial tariffs for MSMEs

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Assisting in the welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

Special Central Assistance (SCA):

• 100% Grant: SCA provides a full central grant to States / UTs to supplement SCSP budgets.

Dedicated Allocations:

• 15% for SC women’s economic development.

• 5% for disabled persons among SCs.

Monitoring & Evaluation:

• 3% of funds reserved for tracking program outcomes.

Regular Reporting:

• Quarterly updates from States / UTs for transparent monitoring.