Question : ALLEGED IRREGULARITIES UNDER RASHTRIYA SAM VIKAS YOJANA



(a) whether any alleged irregularities and undue delay in implementation of Rashtriya Sam Vikas Yojana(RSVY) has been reported in Assam;

(b) if so, whether any enquiry has been conducted by the Union Government in this regard;

(c) if so, the outcome thereof;

(d) the implementation status of Yojana in Assam, district-wise;

(e) whether adequate provision has been made towards employment of women; and

(f) if so, the percentage of employment being guaranteed under the said Yojana?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING (SHRI M.V. RAJASEKHARAN)

(a): No, Sir.

(b) & (c): Do not arise.

(d): The implementation status of programmes in Assam, district-wise, is as under:

Name of the	Total amount	Total expenditure	Physical progress
district	released (Rs. in crore)	reported (Up to	(in percentages)	December, 2005)	(Rs. in crore)
Karbi Anglong 7.50 5.08 61.55
North Lakhimpur 15.00 6.44 85.85
Kokrajhar 7.50 4.53 75.00
North Cachar Hills 7.50 6.21 75.00
Dhemaji 7.50 0.08

(e): Some provision for self employment of women has been made in the District Plans under Rashtriya Sam Vikas Yojana.

(f): No specific percentage of employment of women is guaranteed under the programme.