Question : NATIONAL TRUST

(a) the details of the scheme being implemented under National Trust for the welfare of disabled persons;

(b) whether the Government has received any proposals from the various State Governments including Governments of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh for financial assistance under the National Trust Act;

(c) if so, the funds released by the Government to various States under National Trust Act;

(d) whether the Government has taken any steps to monitor the utilization of funds; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

MINISTER FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI MUKUL WASNIK)

(a) A Statement indicating details of schemes implemented by National Trust for the welfare of persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple disabilities is at Annexure-I.

(b) No, Madam.

(c): Does not arise.

(d) & (e): National Trust monitors the utilization of funds as follows:

(i) I.D. Number is mandatory to avail benefits under NIRMAYA scheme.Further, full details of a beneficiary including scanned copy of photograph, disability certificates etc are available online.

(ii) Inspections are carried out whenever required

(iii) A monitoring and evaluation committee examines the implementation of the schemes.

(iv) Release of funds under major schemes is based on the number of beneficiaries & subsequent release is made on receipt of Utilization Certificate for previous releases.