(a) whether the Government proposes to launch `Van Bandhu Kalyan Yojana` for the welfare of tribals in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with its features and fund allocation for the same; and
(c) the time by which the said scheme is likely to be launched?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA)
(a) to (c): The Scheme named Vanbandhu KalyanYojana (VKY) has been introduced in the current financial year 2014-15 as a Central Sector Scheme with an allocation of Rs. 100.00 crore with the vision for ensuring holistic development of tribal people with an outcome oriented approach. There is a set procedure / guidelines issued by Ministry of Finance for formulation, appraisal and approval of Government Plan funded projects/Schemes. Accordingly, this Ministry is following the prescribed procedure for implementation of the Scheme during 2014-15.