Explanation:

The state of Maharashtra has taken the first initiative in the country to ensure every rupee awarded is not only accounted for but the development in lives of tribal people through the projects undertaken is also quantified through the Quality Evaluation for Sustainable Transformation Centre. In the 2018-19 budget, the state government provided Rs 26, 345.29 crores for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe welfare schemes. Of that Rs 8,233.12 crore was dedicated for development of Scheduled Tribes and Rs 9949.22 crore for Scheduled Castes.