(a) whether the Government propose to encourage NGOs to carry out social and humanitarian works in Afghanistan ; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the Government propose to encourage NGOs to carry out social and humanitarian works in Afghanistan ; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS(SHRI DIGVIJAY SINGH)
(a)-(b) A statement is placed on the table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN PARTS (a)-(b) OF THE ANSWER
TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO 241
TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.07.2002
Government believe that public, private and voluntary contributions to the rehabilitation and reconstruction effort in Afghanistan would be mutually complementary and synergetic.
Government has provided extensive humanitarian, financial, and project assistance for reconstruction and rehabilitation in Afghanistan, and is also making contributions to institution building process inter alia by providing training facilities and deputation of experts or setting up of training center. Government has also facilitated private sector visits and interactions. Interested voluntary organizations were also encouraged to examine potential for their contribution to the reconstruction effort.