28% increase in outlay for SC, OBC welfare plans

28% increase in outlay for SC, OBC welfare plans
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The overall budget for ministry of social justice and empowerment has gone up from ₹8,207.56 crore to ₹10,517.62 crore – a 28% increase. The Allocation for Welfare of Scheduled Castes (AWSC) for all ministries has been increased by 51.65%.