(a) whether the Government has taken note that there is rampant corruption in the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme;
(b) if so, the details thereof indicating the number of incidence of corruption reported during the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise;
(c) the rules under which the Government has taken action in this regard; and
(d) the number of officials/persons found guilty along with the action taken against them?
MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
(SHRIMATI MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI)
(a) & (b): Anganwadi Services under umbrella Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by States/UT Administrations across the country. During the last 3 years and the current year, 35 complaints have been received regarding improper implementation of the Scheme. The complaints received pertain to State Governments/UT Administrations of Assam (2016 - 2), Bihar (2016 – 1, 2017 – 2), Chandigarh (2016 - 1), Chhattisgarh (2016 - 1), Delhi (2016 - 1), Maharashtra (2015 – 2, 2016 – 1, 2017 – 1), Madhya Pradesh (2016 – 5, 2017 - 3), Meghalaya (2016 - 1), Odisha (2016 - 1), Uttar Pradesh (2016 – 5, 2017 – 2, 2018 - 1) and Uttarakhand (2016 – 2, 2017 – 1). Since the Scheme is implemented by States/UTs, these complaints are referred to State Governments. Any case involving serious allegation, the report is sought from the State Governments.
(c) & (d): The Scheme is implemented by the States/UTs and the functionaries appointed under the ICDS Scheme are their employees. The States/UTs are responsible for their administrative control. Action for any misconduct or for involvement of any employee in any corrupt practices is taken by the respective State/UT as per their service rules.
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