(a) the funds allocated under the Baba Saheb Bheem Rao Ambedkar Hastshilp Yojana during the last three years, State-wise;
(b) whether the functioning of Non-Governmental Organizations working under this Yojana has been reviewed;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the Non-Governmental Organization which have violated the guidelines laid down by the Government in this regard alongwith the action taken by the government against the said organizations?
MINISTER OF TEXTILES( SHRI SHANKERSINH VAGHELA)
(a): The schemes for promotion & development of handicrafts including Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojana (AHVY) are Centre Sector Schemes and state wise allocations are not made. However, the amount allocated under this scheme in the country during the last three years is as under :
S.NO. Year Allocation (Rs in crores)(b)&(c): A study was undertaken on assessment, evaluation and value chain analysis of clusters adopted under AHVY. In view of the findings of the study that Implementing Agencies including NGOs, especially the smaller ones, do not have enough exposure of current developments in the field of design, technology and management, Guiding and Monitoring Agencies were suggested to be involved with the projects taken up under AHVY scheme. Accordingly, the scheme has been suitably modified to engage Guiding and Monitoring Agencies to perform the roles like concurrent monitoring and supervision, guidance in terms of market intelligence, technology, design input and coordination with other development partners etc.
1. 2002-03 7.45
2. 2003-04 17.15
3. 2004-05 19.42