Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Social Development Scheme

The "Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Social Development Scheme" is a state-level initiative launched by the Maharashtra government in the 2018-19 financial year. This scheme aims to develop urban and rural settlements of Scheduled Castes and Neo-Buddhist communities based on recommendations from public representatives.

Objectives of the Scheme:

• Despite receiving funds under various Scheduled Caste and Neo-Buddhist settlement improvement schemes, many villages and settlements have not received adequate development due to insufficient funds.
• This scheme provides direct funding from the government to areas recommended by public representatives, following the pattern of the Rural Development, Minority, and Urban Development Departments.
• Only proposals submitted by current Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) will be considered under this scheme.

Implementation Process:

1. Proposals received from public representatives will be initially approved at the government level and then forwarded to the District Collector.
2. The District Collector will review and submit the proposals to the government for preliminary approval.
3. The development projects suggested by public representatives will be implemented by the concerned administrative body, such as:
   • Public Works Department
   • Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats
   • Gram Panchayats, Zilla Parishads
   • Other government departments
4. After discussions at the government level, final approval will be granted, and the District Collector will proceed with further implementation.
5. Only government-approved proposals will receive administrative and financial sanctions from the District Collector as per the terms and conditions of the government resolution.

Government Resolution:

To ensure effective implementation of the Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Social Development Scheme, guidelines have been established under the Government Resolution No. DivSu 2015/Pr.Kr. 347/AJAK, dated 09/03/2018, issued by the Department of Social Justice and Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra.