The benefit of schemes implemented for the welfare of SCs & STs in Tamil Nadu are available only to those who are natives of Tamil Nadu and who belong to the castes included in the list of SCs & STs. Anyone who is not a native of Tamil Nadu is not entitled to any benefit from any scheme even if he belongs to a caste included in the list of SCs & STs of Tamil Nadu. SCs & STs Welfare schemes are being implemented by district Collectors in the districts. He is assisted by District Adidravidar and Tribal Welfare Officer Cum- Regional Manager Tamil Nadu Backward Classes Economic Development Corporation in the implementation of the schemes at the district level.