SHRI Y.S. CHOWDARY Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to satate :- (a) whether Government have received any complaints for misuse of Mid Day Meal Scheme fund across the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether it is also a fact that about 1.5 cr. kids go hungry alone in Bihar, as Bihar teachers have shunned meal duties; and
(d) the steps taken/being taken by Government in this regard?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. SHASHI THAROOR)
(a) & (b): Yes Sir, a total of 27 complaints of the misuse of Mid Day Meal Scheme funds have been received in this Ministry during 2012 and the current year from the various States/UTs. These complaints were referred to the concerned State Governments, who have taken necessary action in 9 out of the 27 cases. Reports are awaited in 18 cases. The allegations were found to be baseless in 04 cases, while action has been taken by the State Governments in the remaining 05 cases. The action taken included the suspension of erring officials; warnings to the responsible officers; the initiation of departmental proceedings against erring officials, and recovery from the guilty persons.
(c): One faction of Bihar State Primary Teachers Education Sangh decided to boycott non education activities such as the Mid-Day Meal Scheme etc. from 25.07.2013 to 29.07.2013. The impact of this boycott on the Mid-Day Meal Scheme was minimal and interruption was found only in 10% of the 70238 schools where the Mid Day Meal Scheme is implemented.
(d): The Department of Education of the State Government motivated the teachers to withdraw the boycott and continue their support to the Mid-Day Meal Scheme.
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.
the details of funds earmarked for Dairy/Poultry Venture Fund Scheme during the last three years, State-wise; (b) the details of target fixed/achieved during the last three years; (c) whether Government has received any complaints for misuse of funds; and (d) if so, the details thereof
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (DR. CHARAN DAS MAHANT) (a) Dairy and Poultry Venture Capital Fund Scheme (DPVCF) for providing central assistance in the form of Interest Free Loan (IFL) to the beneficiaries was in operation from 2005-06 to 2008-09. This scheme was bifurcated into Dairy Venture Capital Fund Scheme (DVCF) and Poultry Venture Capital Fund Scheme (PVCF) in 2009-10. DVCF was closed on 31st August 2010 and a modified scheme namely Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme (DEDS) with central assistance in the form of capital subsidy is under implementation since 1st September, 2010. PVCF with central assistance in the form of Interest Free Loan was closed on 31st March 2011 and PVCF with central assistance in the form of capital subsidy is under implementation since 1st April 2011. State-wise funds are not earmarked under these schemes. The details of funds earmarked under these schemes for last 3 years are as under: (Rs. in lakh) Scheme 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 Funds earmarked Funds earmarked Funds earmarked Dairy & Poultry Venture Capital Fund (D&PVCF) 3500* Dairy Venture Capital Fund (DVCF) - 2000 1200 Dairy Entrepreneurship Development (DEDS) - - 2040 Poultry Venture Capital Fund (PVCF) - 1600 2569 *Combined budget allocation for Dairy and Poultry Venture Capital Fund.
(b) Year wise targets are not fixed for these schemes since it is demand driven. The details of achievements under these schemes during last three years are given below: I. Dairy Venture Capital Fund (DVCF) and Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme (DEDS): (Rs in lakh) Scheme 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 No. of Dairy Units sanctioned Amount disbursed* No. of Dairy Units sanctioned Amount disbursed* No. of Dairy Units sanctioned Amount disbursed* Dairy Venture Capital Fund (DVCF)** 4805 3970.73 4719 4815.77 2816 2747.68 Dairy Entrepreneurship Development (DEDS)# - - - - 1978 969.18
II. Poultry Venture Capital Fund (PVCF): (Rs in lakh) Scheme 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 No. of Poultry Units sanctioned Amount disbursed* No. of Poultry Units sanctioned Amount disbursed* No. of Poultry Units sanctioned Amount disbursed* Poultry Venture Capital Fund (PVCF) 56 415.63 76 903.96 342 2856.99 * Amount disbursed by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) ** Interest Free Loan # Capital subsidy
(c) This Department has not received any complaints for misuse of funds. (d) Does not arise.
SHRI Y.S. CHOWDARY Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to satate :- (a) whether Government have received any complaints for misuse of Mid Day Meal Scheme fund across the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether it is also a fact that about 1.5 cr. kids go hungry alone in Bihar, as Bihar teachers have shunned meal duties; and
(d) the steps taken/being taken by Government in this regard?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. SHASHI THAROOR)
(a) & (b): Yes Sir, a total of 27 complaints of the misuse of Mid Day Meal Scheme funds have been received in this Ministry during 2012 and the current year from the various States/UTs. These complaints were referred to the concerned State Governments, who have taken necessary action in 9 out of the 27 cases. Reports are awaited in 18 cases. The allegations were found to be baseless in 04 cases, while action has been taken by the State Governments in the remaining 05 cases. The action taken included the suspension of erring officials; warnings to the responsible officers; the initiation of departmental proceedings against erring officials, and recovery from the guilty persons.
(c): One faction of Bihar State Primary Teachers Education Sangh decided to boycott non education activities such as the Mid-Day Meal Scheme etc. from 25.07.2013 to 29.07.2013. The impact of this boycott on the Mid-Day Meal Scheme was minimal and interruption was found only in 10% of the 70238 schools where the Mid Day Meal Scheme is implemented.
(d): The Department of Education of the State Government motivated the teachers to withdraw the boycott and continue their support to the Mid-Day Meal Scheme.
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.
the details of funds earmarked for Dairy/Poultry Venture Fund Scheme during the last three years, State-wise; (b) the details of target fixed/achieved during the last three years; (c) whether Government has received any complaints for misuse of funds; and (d) if so, the details thereof
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (DR. CHARAN DAS MAHANT) (a) Dairy and Poultry Venture Capital Fund Scheme (DPVCF) for providing central assistance in the form of Interest Free Loan (IFL) to the beneficiaries was in operation from 2005-06 to 2008-09. This scheme was bifurcated into Dairy Venture Capital Fund Scheme (DVCF) and Poultry Venture Capital Fund Scheme (PVCF) in 2009-10. DVCF was closed on 31st August 2010 and a modified scheme namely Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme (DEDS) with central assistance in the form of capital subsidy is under implementation since 1st September, 2010. PVCF with central assistance in the form of Interest Free Loan was closed on 31st March 2011 and PVCF with central assistance in the form of capital subsidy is under implementation since 1st April 2011. State-wise funds are not earmarked under these schemes. The details of funds earmarked under these schemes for last 3 years are as under: (Rs. in lakh) Scheme 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 Funds earmarked Funds earmarked Funds earmarked Dairy & Poultry Venture Capital Fund (D&PVCF) 3500* Dairy Venture Capital Fund (DVCF) - 2000 1200 Dairy Entrepreneurship Development (DEDS) - - 2040 Poultry Venture Capital Fund (PVCF) - 1600 2569 *Combined budget allocation for Dairy and Poultry Venture Capital Fund.
(b) Year wise targets are not fixed for these schemes since it is demand driven. The details of achievements under these schemes during last three years are given below: I. Dairy Venture Capital Fund (DVCF) and Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme (DEDS): (Rs in lakh) Scheme 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 No. of Dairy Units sanctioned Amount disbursed* No. of Dairy Units sanctioned Amount disbursed* No. of Dairy Units sanctioned Amount disbursed* Dairy Venture Capital Fund (DVCF)** 4805 3970.73 4719 4815.77 2816 2747.68 Dairy Entrepreneurship Development (DEDS)# - - - - 1978 969.18
II. Poultry Venture Capital Fund (PVCF): (Rs in lakh) Scheme 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 No. of Poultry Units sanctioned Amount disbursed* No. of Poultry Units sanctioned Amount disbursed* No. of Poultry Units sanctioned Amount disbursed* Poultry Venture Capital Fund (PVCF) 56 415.63 76 903.96 342 2856.99 * Amount disbursed by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) ** Interest Free Loan # Capital subsidy
(c) This Department has not received any complaints for misuse of funds. (d) Does not arise.
