Question : TRAINING TO SELF HELP GROUPS UNDER SGSY

(a) whether it has come to the notice of the Union Government that some State Governments have not taken adequate steps towards training and capacity building of Self Help Groups(SHGs) and Swarozgaries under the Swarnjayanti Gram swarozgar Yojana(SGSY);

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Union Government has brought this fact to the knowledge of the concerned State Governments and requested them to formulate a suitable strategy in this regard;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT(SHRIMATI SURYAKANTA PATIL)

(a)to (e): As per the progress report of Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) for the year 2004-05, States of Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Mizoram and Sikkim have reported expenditure on training and capacity building more than 10 percent of their total allocation. Ordinarily, States are expected to utilise 10 percent of their total allocation on training and capacity building. The guidelines of SGSY provide for training and capacity building of the Swarozgaris. Expenditure of Rs.5000/- per trainee could be incurred for imparting basic orientation and skill development trainings. State Governments have been advised to take appropriate measures in this regard to ensure adequate training and capacity building of Swarozgaris as prescribed under the guidelines.