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%.
AgenciesThe restructured scheme will follow the contours of the PMS-SC with focus on the poorest 20 lakh households.