As per the Population Census Data published by Registrar General of India (RGI), gap in literacy rate between total population and Scheduled Castes (SCs) has been narrowing down. The gap which was 22.2% in 1981 has reduced to 6.9% in 2011. Similarly, the gap in Dropout Rate between total population and SCs for Classes I to X has also declined. The gap which was 11.3% in 2007-08 has declined to 6.7% in 2011-12. In case of percentage of persons below poverty line, the gap between SCs and Others (Non-SC/ST/OBC) has declined from 26.4% in 2004-05 to 16.0% for rural areas and from 24.5% in 2004-05 to 13.5% in 2011-12 for urban areas as per the data published by the Planning Commission.
In case of Other Backward Classes (OBCs), the gap in literacy rate in comparison to 'Others' (Non-SC/ST/OBC) has declined from 13.5% in 2004-05 to 10.5% in 2009-10 as per survey results published by National Sample Survey Office (NSSO). Similarly, in case of percentage of persons below poverty line, the gap between OBCs and 'Others' has declined from 12.7% in 2004-05 to 7.1% in 2011-12 for rural areas and 14.5% in 2004-05 to 7.2% in 2011-12 for urban areas, as per the data published by the Planning Commission.
For the STs, as per data published by RGI, gap in literacy rate between total population and STs has been narrowing down. The gap which was 27.22% in 1981 has reduced to 14.03% in 2011. In case of percentage of persons below poverty line, the gap between STs and 'Others' has declined from 35.2% in 2004-05 to 29.8% in 2011-12 for rural areas and 19.4% in 2004-05 to 15.9% in 2011-12 for urban areas, as per the data published by the Planning Commission.
There is thus an improvement in the economic and educational status of the SCs, STs and OBCs over a period of time.
At present no proposal for reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs in the private sector is under consideration of the Government. However, a high level Coordination Committee was constituted under the Chairmanship of Principal Secretary to Prime Minister in October 2006, to carry forward the dialogue with the Industry on Affirmative Action for SCs and STs. The Coordination Committee has been holding meetings with the apex Chambers from time to time. The Industry Associations viz. Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) have developed their respective Voluntary Code of Conduct (VCC) for member companies wherein stress has been laid on equal opportunities in employment for all sections of society, removing bias in employment to disadvantaged sections of society, increasing employability of socially disadvantaged sections through skill upgradation, continuous training and providing scholarships.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha here today.
In case of Other Backward Classes (OBCs), the gap in literacy rate in comparison to 'Others' (Non-SC/ST/OBC) has declined from 13.5% in 2004-05 to 10.5% in 2009-10 as per survey results published by National Sample Survey Office (NSSO). Similarly, in case of percentage of persons below poverty line, the gap between OBCs and 'Others' has declined from 12.7% in 2004-05 to 7.1% in 2011-12 for rural areas and 14.5% in 2004-05 to 7.2% in 2011-12 for urban areas, as per the data published by the Planning Commission.
For the STs, as per data published by RGI, gap in literacy rate between total population and STs has been narrowing down. The gap which was 27.22% in 1981 has reduced to 14.03% in 2011. In case of percentage of persons below poverty line, the gap between STs and 'Others' has declined from 35.2% in 2004-05 to 29.8% in 2011-12 for rural areas and 19.4% in 2004-05 to 15.9% in 2011-12 for urban areas, as per the data published by the Planning Commission.
There is thus an improvement in the economic and educational status of the SCs, STs and OBCs over a period of time.
At present no proposal for reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs in the private sector is under consideration of the Government. However, a high level Coordination Committee was constituted under the Chairmanship of Principal Secretary to Prime Minister in October 2006, to carry forward the dialogue with the Industry on Affirmative Action for SCs and STs. The Coordination Committee has been holding meetings with the apex Chambers from time to time. The Industry Associations viz. Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) have developed their respective Voluntary Code of Conduct (VCC) for member companies wherein stress has been laid on equal opportunities in employment for all sections of society, removing bias in employment to disadvantaged sections of society, increasing employability of socially disadvantaged sections through skill upgradation, continuous training and providing scholarships.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha here today.
