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Funds Spent On Rajiv Gandhi Creche Scheme
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-3091
ANSWERED ON-03.05.2012
Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:
(a) the details of funds spent on Rajiv Gandhi Creche Scheme State-wise, during the last three years; (b) whether Government has received any complaints for misuse of funds by various NGOs, across the country; (c) if so, the details thereof; and (d) the present status thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI KRISHNA TIRATH)
(a): Rajiv Gandhi National Crèche Scheme for the Children of Working Mothers is a Central Sector Scheme which envisages implementation through Central Social Welfare Board, and two national level Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), viz. Indian Council for Child Welfare (ICCW) and Bhartiya Adim Jati Sevak Sangh (BAJSS). The crèches run by BAJSS have been temporarily transferred to CSWB due to alleged irregularities in implementation by BAJSS. Funds are released directly to the implementing agencies and no State-wise releases are made. However, funds released to the implementing agencies during the last three years are as under:-
Year Amount Released 2009-10 Rs.99.93 crore 2010-11 Rs.69.36 crore 2011-12 Rs.73.83 crore
(b) to (d): Yes, sir. The Ministry had received complaints of irregularities in the management of crèches against Bhartiya Adim Jati Sevak Sangh which were enquired into by Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of the Ministry. On the basis of this report and as per advice of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), the Ministry has entrusted the investigation of the complaints to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
A complaint regarding misappropriation of funds and malfunctioning of crèches by ICCW and its State Councils was also received. The same was examined by this Ministry and after considering the point-wise comments/observations of ICCW on the allegations, an advisory was issued on 22.2.2012 to ICCW asking them to expeditiously carry out an enquiry and take action on issues brought out in the complaint and submit a report to this Ministry within six months.
Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:
(a) the details of funds spent on Rajiv Gandhi Creche Scheme State-wise, during the last three years; (b) whether Government has received any complaints for misuse of funds by various NGOs, across the country; (c) if so, the details thereof; and (d) the present status thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI KRISHNA TIRATH)
(a): Rajiv Gandhi National Crèche Scheme for the Children of Working Mothers is a Central Sector Scheme which envisages implementation through Central Social Welfare Board, and two national level Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), viz. Indian Council for Child Welfare (ICCW) and Bhartiya Adim Jati Sevak Sangh (BAJSS). The crèches run by BAJSS have been temporarily transferred to CSWB due to alleged irregularities in implementation by BAJSS. Funds are released directly to the implementing agencies and no State-wise releases are made. However, funds released to the implementing agencies during the last three years are as under:-
Year Amount Released 2009-10 Rs.99.93 crore 2010-11 Rs.69.36 crore 2011-12 Rs.73.83 crore
(b) to (d): Yes, sir. The Ministry had received complaints of irregularities in the management of crèches against Bhartiya Adim Jati Sevak Sangh which were enquired into by Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of the Ministry. On the basis of this report and as per advice of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), the Ministry has entrusted the investigation of the complaints to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
A complaint regarding misappropriation of funds and malfunctioning of crèches by ICCW and its State Councils was also received. The same was examined by this Ministry and after considering the point-wise comments/observations of ICCW on the allegations, an advisory was issued on 22.2.2012 to ICCW asking them to expeditiously carry out an enquiry and take action on issues brought out in the complaint and submit a report to this Ministry within six months.
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