Government Diverts SC-ST Sub-Plan Funds to Namo Shetkari Yojana
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Maharashtra Diverts SC/ST Funds for Namo Shetkari Scheme, Faces Backlash
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News18•16-03-2026, 09:13
Maharashtra Diverts SC/ST Funds for Namo Shetkari Scheme, Faces Backlash
•Maharashtra government diverts funds from Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) sub-plans to finance the 'Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi' scheme.
•The decision aims to distribute the financial burden of the 'Namo Shetkari' scheme, which provides Rs 6,000 annually to 90 lakh farmers.
•From 2026-27, Rs 696.90 crore from SC sub-plan and Rs 575.70 crore from ST sub-plan will fund the scheme.
•Social activists, including Dr. Sanjay Dabhade, criticize the move, fearing reduced funds for basic amenities, education, and health in backward communities.
•Government defends the decision, citing an increase in overall SC/ST sub-plan funds for 2026-27 and adherence to policy for individual benefit schemes.
