Question : ADVANCES FOR NRSCs

(a) whether National Remote Sensing Centre continues to receive advances for special projects inspite of substantial amount of funds remaining unutilised;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

(c) whether there has been a mismanagement of funds and total lack of monitoring of projects; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and the corrective measures taken/proposed to be taken in this regard?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PG & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE(SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY):

(a) & (b) No, Sir. Since National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) has become a government entity on 01.09.2008, it receives only budget authorization for special projects of Department of Space.

(c) No, Sir.

(d) Does not arise.