Question : FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS NGOS



(a) whether the financial assistance has been granted to some voluntary organizations and NGOs which are running education centers for tribal women in different parts of the country particularly in Arunachal Pradesh during the last three years, till date;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI P.R. KYNDIAH)

(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. Financial assistance has been extended to various NGOs for setting up and running of Educational Complexes for Development of Women Literacy in Tribal Areas.The State-wise list of organizations funded and amount released during the last three years, till date is at Annexure.

(c) Does not arise.