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The Sub-Plans of the departments shall include 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. Besides, outlay for area-oriented schemes directly benefiting Scheduled Castes hamlets/villages having a majority of Scheduled Castes population/tribal hamlets and villages shall - 17 - be included in SCSP and TSP : Provided that the Schemes should be consistent with the Annual and Five Year Plans and priorities of the State of Uttarakhand as may be communicated by the Planning department. Promotionof equity among Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes