Section 5

Schemes to be included under the Scheduled Castes Sub-Plans and Tribal Sub-Plans:
The Sub-Plans of the departments shall include only such
schemes that secure direct and quantifiable benefits to the Scheduled Caste
Scheduled Tribe individuals or Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe
households or Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe habitations or Tribal
areas and that have the potential to bridge the gaps in development following
the norms laid down in this Act and the rules made thereunder:
Provided that the schemes should be consistent with the Annual and Five
Year Plans and priorities of the State of Andhra Pradesh as may be
communicated by the Planning department.