(a) whether the Government’s attention has been drawn to the news-item
regarding setting aside a minimal budget for child protection and
education as reported in The Asian Age dated September 12, 2007;
(b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto;
(c) whether the Government proposes to enhance the allocation for the said
purposes; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI RENUKA CHOWDHURY)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b),(c)&(d) The Government makes efforts to increase the allocation for all
children related schemes and programmes including education and child
protection. An allocation of Rs.71,000 crore has been indicated by Planning
Commission for Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan for the Eleventh Plan Period. The
Ministry of Women and Child Development propose to implement a new
Integrated Child Protection Scheme in the Eleventh Plan.