Andhra Pradesh Government has introduced a Bill in the Assembly aimed at ensuring transparent, accountable and accurate implementation of Sub-plans for the welfare of Scheduled Casts and Scheduled Tribes.

The bill is first of its kind in the country to prevent diversion of funds earmarked for SC and ST welfare. The bill also provides provision of social audit of the Sub Plans every year and promotes equal opportunities on Social, economic and Human Resource Development fronts.

Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy who introduced the bill in the Assembly appealed all political parties to give suggestions for enactment of strong Law.