(a) the details of the work done under Integrated Tribal Development Project in Bihar during the last three years;
(b) the fund allocated and utilized separately under Integrated Tribal Development Project during the last three years;
(c) whether any review has been done in this regard; and
(d) if so, the outcome of the said review along with the reaction of the Government in this regard?
(a): As per extant Guidelines, funds are provided to the States including Bihar by Ministry of Tribal Affairs under the Scheme ‘Special Central Assistance to Tribal Sub-Scheme (SCA to TSS)’ and ‘Grants under Article 275(1) of the Constitution’ for tribal development. There is no Integrated Tribal Development Project in Bihar; However, funds were allocated to State Government as per their share of allocation based on the criteria stipulated under the extant guidelines. Details of works / activities approved by the Ministry during 2016-17 to 2018-19 under the above-mentioned Scheme / Grant for the State of Bihar is at Annexure.
(b): The amount of fund released to the Government of Bihar under the Scheme ‘SCA to TSS’ and ‘Grant under Article 275(1) of the Constitution’ during 2016-17 to 2018-19 and utilization thereof reported by the Government of Bihar is given below:
(Rs. in Lakh)
Scheme / Grant 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Fund Released Utilization
Reported Fund Released Utilization Reported Fund Released Utilization Reported
SCA to TSS 743.74 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Grant under Article 275(1) of the Constitution 1467.58 1433.88 991.89 0.00 0.00 0.00
All the approved funds could not be released to the State Government of Bihar due to non-submission of mandatory Utilization Certificate (UC) and Physical Progress Report (PPR) by Bihar Government for the previous year releases as per provisions of General Financial Rules (GFR).Apart from above, State Governments utilize funds earmarked under State TSP for tribal development. The amount of fund allocated as State TSP by the Government of Bihar during 2016-17 to 2018-19 and utilization thereof is given below:
(Rs. in crore)
State 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Allocation Expenditure Allocation Expenditure Allocation Expenditure
Bihar 982.00 603.99 1091.50 838.83 1258.62 Not Reported
(c) & (d): Review of progress of projects is done from time to time by the concerned Ministry at various levels and course correction suggested/advised, as appropriate.
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Annexure
Annexure referred to in reply to part (a) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. †3607 for answer on 15.07.2019
Details of works / activities approved by the Ministry under the SCA to TSS and Article 275(1) of the Constitution for the State of Bihar during 2016-17 to 2018-19
(i) Special Central Assistance to Tribal Sub-Scheme (SCA to TSS)
DETAILS OF WORK APPROVED BY PAC DURING 2016-17 under SCA to TSS
(Rs. in lakh)
Sl. No. Activities Location Funds Approved
1. Education
i. Vocational Training Centres
Computer training in residential schools
No. of Beneficiaries : 600 15 Residential Schools in Bhabhua, Rohtas,
W. Champaran, Jamui, Katihar and Purnia Districts 333.00
ii. Construction of two additional 100 seater hostels in Government ST residential schools
Beneficiaries : 200 Katihar and Purnia, Districts 490.58
2. Health
i. Conduct screening for Sickle Cell Anemia among Tribal Students and provision of health cards (1 lakh beneficiaries) Rohtas, Bhabhua, Bhojpur, Buxer, Gaya, Nawada, Saran, Siwan, Gopalganj,
W. Champaran, Purnea, Araria, Kishanganj, Katihar, Bhagalpur, Banka, Munger and Jamui Districts 10.00
3. Agriculture
i. Dairy Development Co-operative based dairy development including processing and chilling infrastructure to ensure better and reasonable price to tribal household :
Two CB cows with straw bamboo shed
Beneficiaries : 100
Rohtas, Bhabhua, Bhojpur, Buxer, Gaya, Nawada, Saran, Siwan, Gopalganj,
W. Champaran, Purnea, Araria, Kishanganj, Katihar, Bhagalpur, Banka, Munger and Jamui Districts 160.00
4. Skill Development
i. To focus on women centric activities/ projects with majority female beneficiaries:
Beautician and Skin care Training
Beneficiaries : 1620
54 batches
Training period – 3 months Rohtas, Bhabhua, Bhojpur, Buxer, Gaya, Nawada, Saran, Siwan, Gopalganj,
W. Champaran, Purnea, Araria, Kishanganj, Katihar, Bhagalpur, Banka, Munger and Jamui Districts 133.18
ii. Provision for additional units/ classes in special vocational training courses:
Training Programme in Electronic gadget
No. of beneficiaries : 3000
100 units
As per Norms of Ministry of Skill Development Rohtas, Bhabhua, Bhojpur, Buxer, Gaya, Nawada, Saran, Siwan, Gopalganj,
W. Champaran, Purnea, Araria, Kishanganj, Katihar, Bhagalpur, Banka, Munger and Jamui Districts 297.00
Total Rs. 1423.76 lakhs
DETAILS OF WORK APPROVED BY PAC DURING 2017-18 under SCA to TSS
Committed Liability:
(Rs. in Lakh)
Sl. No Project Year of first Approval Location/
District Total Project Estimate
Amount Already Released
Amount sought during 2017-18 Funds Approved
1 Upgradation of 2 existing 100 seater hostes. 2016-17 ST residential schools at Katihar and Purnia 500.00 490.58 9.42 9.42
2. Balance amount against the approved activities during 2016-17 2016-17 - 1423.76 743.74 680.02 680.02
Total: 1923.76
1234.32
689.44
689.44
New Proposal:
(Rs. in Lakhs)
S. No. Activities Location Fund approved
1. Vocational Training Centres
Computer training in residential schools
(Units : 15) Unit cost : Rs. 22.20 lakh
Period of training - 1 year
No. of Beneficiaries : 600
The Committee suggested that:
(i) NSQF and other norms issued by GoI, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship may be adhered to.
(ii) Market oriented trades may be selected.
(iii) Art & Craft and Textile may be included and proper hand holding may be provided.
(iv) One stop information regarding provision of training and placement of trainees may be maintained. 15 Residential Schools in Bhabhua, Rohtas,
W. Champaran, Jamui, Katihar and Purnea Districts 150.00
2. Special Measures for identification and nurturing / promotion of tribal students (English & Science) Beneficiaries : 1280 8 ST Residential Schools 100.00
3. Soft skill improvement measures in schools ( After normal teaching hours) (handicraft/ photo framing)
Units : 3000, Period of training : 3 months West Champaran, Banka, Munger, Saran
Madhepura, Supaul. Bhagalpur, Gopalganj, Siwan, Gaya, Buxer, Bhabhua, Rohtas, Jamui, Purnea Katihar, Kishanganj, Araria, 101.01
Health
4. Conduct screening for Sickle Cell Anemia among Tribal Students and provision of health cards (3 lakh beneficiaries) Unit cost Rs. 10/- per student. -- 10.00
Agriculture
5. Dairy Development Co-operative based dairy development including processing and chilling infrastructure to ensure better and reasonable price to tribal household :
Two CB cows with straw bamboo shed
Beneficiaries : 100 West Champaran, Banka, Munger, Saran, Supaul.
Madhepura, Bhagalpur, Gopalganj, Siwan, Gaya, Buxer, Bhabhua, Rohtas, Jamui, Purnea Katihar, Kishanganj, Araria,
80.00
Skill Development
7 Provision for additional units/ classes in special vocational training courses in Government institutions especially MSME tool rooms ( Also for school drop ouits):
No. of beneficiaries : 3000
100 units
Period of training : 1 month
As per Norms of Ministry of Skill Development West Champaran, Banka, Munger, Saran, Supaul.
Madhepura, Bhagalpur, Gopalganj, Siwan, Gaya, Buxer, Bhabhua, Rohtas, Jamui, Purnea Katihar, Kishanganj, Araria,
100.00
Total: 1230.45
DETAILS OF WORK APPROVED BY PAC DURING 2018-19 under SCA TO TSS
(Rs. in lakh)
S.
No. Activity Location Amount Sought Amount approved for released
1. Construction of additional 200 seater hostels in newly constructed Govt. ST residential school
3 unit @Rs. 626.59 lakh/each West Champaran 1879.77 1104.91
Sl. No. Activities Location Approved amount
1. Education
i. Balance grants for construction of two EMRS West Champaran and Jamui Distt. 1000.00
iii. Construction of two additional 100 seater hostels in Government ST residential schools
Beneficiaries : 200 Bhabhua and Jamui Districts 314.59
2. Agriculture
i. Horticulture – setting up nurseries of fruits, flowers, vegetables including polyhouse, greenhouse farming.
Beneficiaries : 300 Rohtas, Bhabhua, Bhojpur, Buxer, Gaya, Nawada, Saran, Siwan, Gopalganj,
W. Champaran, Purnea, Araria, Kishanganj, Katihar, Bhagalpur, Banka, Munger and Jamui Distts 115.00
3. Conduct research on specific tribal issues
Survey of STs & project preparation. 20.00
4. IT equipment support for TSP monitoring 18.00
Total Rs. 1467.59 lakhs
DETAILS OF WORK APPROVED BY PAC DURING 2017-18 UNDER GRANTS UNDER ARTICLE 275(1) OF THE CONSTITUTION
Committed Liability:
(Rs. in Lakh)
Sl. No. Project Year of first Approval Location/
District Total Project Estimate Amount Already Released
Amount approved
1. Upgradation of 2 existing hostel units. 2016-17 In the campus of 2 ST residential school at Bhabhua & Jamaui 600.00 314.59 285.41
2. Construction of 2 Eklavya Model
Residential school 2015-16 (i) Jamui
(ii) West Champaram 2400.00 1500.00
(500.00 during 2015-16 and 1000.00 during 2016-17) 900.00
Total: 3000.00
1814.59 1185.41
3. New Proposals:
(Rs. in Lakh)
S.
No. Activity Location Amount approved
1. Construction of 100 seated hostels in 5 Government ST residential schools
Beneficiaries : 500 Bhabhua, Rohtas,
Jamui,
Katihar
Purnia 100.00
Total: 100.00
DETAILS OF WORK APPROVED BY PAC DURING 2018-19 UNDER GRANTS UNDER ARTICLE 275(1) OF THE CONSTITUTION
Committed Liability:
(Rs. in Lakh)
Sl. No. Project Year of first Approval Location/
District Total Project Estimate
Amount Already Released
Amount approved during 2018-19
1. Construction of 100 seated hostels in 5 Govt. ST residential Schools 2017-18 Bhabua, Rohtas, Jamui, Katihar, Purnia 700.00 100.00 600.00
Total: 700.00 100.00 600
New Proposals:
(Rs. in Lakh)
S.
No Activity Location Amount approved during 2018-19
1. Construction of additional 200 seater hostels in newly constructed Govt. ST residential school
4 unit @Rs. 626.59 lakh/each Rohtas and Kaimue 600.00
2. Upgradation of 2 existing hostels Bhabuwa & Jamui 193.52
Total: 793.52