(a) the details of vocational training centers set up in the tribal areas in each
State during the last three years and the amount spent thereon, year-wise;
(b) whether the amount spent and the number of centers set up are reducing every year;
(c) if so, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the steps taken to remedy the situation?
THE MINISTER OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI JUAL ORAM):
(a) The details of number of Vocational Training Centres (new as well as ongoing) sanctioned
and year-wise amount released by the Ministry .during the last three years is given in the
statement enclosed.
(b) Yes, Sir.
(c) Number of Centres and amount spent depends on the number of proposals received from
State Govts./UTs/NGOs. Whatever proposals are received in a particular year are
considered and grant is released. Number of proposals from State Governments etc. have
come down over the years, owing to local reasons.
(d) Discussions and seminars are held, where district officials and Tribal Welfare
Departments of States are invited to study ways and means to improve socio-
economic conditions of Scheduled Tribes including setting up of VTCs.