Question : STRENGTH OF SC ST STAFF

(a) the details of sanctioned staff strength in his Ministry, Group-wise;

(b) the number of jobs earmarked, out of the total strength, for Scheduled Castes (SCs)/Scheduled Tribes (STs) category as per the reservation policy;

(c) the number of posts vacant meant for SCs/STs, as on date and the reasons therefor;and

(d) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to fill up these vacant posts for SCs/STs?

MINISTER OF STATE FOR PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI PABAN SINGH GHATOWAR)

(a) Sir, the sanctioned staff strength of the Ministry Group-wise is as under:

Group	Sanctioned Strength

A	13

B	43

c	72

Strength on which	Representation earmarked	Actual Representation as
reservation applies	as per DoPT guidelines on date in the Ministry.

117	SC(15%)	ST (7 Vi %)	SC	ST	18	9	23	12