Jharkhand to Frame Law Against TSP Fund Diversion; OBC Scholarship Woes Continue

• Jharkhand government plans to frame a law to prevent the diversion of Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) funds, ensuring they benefit only the tribal population.
• Minister Chamra Linda highlighted the lack of a monitoring agency for TSP funds, leading to misuse by some departments diverting funds to non-scheduled areas.
• The state will study laws in Andhra Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh to draft similar legislation for Jharkhand.
• Congress MLA Rajesh Kachchap raised concerns about TSP fund diversion during Question Hour.
• Minister Linda accused the Centre of not releasing funds for OBC student scholarships, impacting students from class 9 to 12, and stated the state is working to abolish a clause preventing it from releasing its share.