(a) whether the Government has taken cognizance of the fact that a large quantum
of funds allotted for the welfare of minorities are being diverted to other heads;
(b) if so, the action plan chalked out by the Government to check this diversion
of funds and ensure its utilization for the purposes for which these are sanctioned;and
(c) the funds allotted and utilized only for minority welfare purposes during each
of the last three years and the current year?
MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS (SALMAN KHURSHID)
(a) No, Madam.
(b) Does not arise.
(c) Details of annual plan allocation and utilization of funds during 2006-07 to 2008-09 and the allocation
for 2009-10 for the welfare of minorities for Ministry of Minority Affairs are given below:
(Rupees in crore)
Years Budget Revised Expenditure Estimates Estimates (Actual)
2006-07 0.98 130.89 119.50 2007-08 500.00 350.00 196.65 2008-09 1000.00 650.00 618.62 2009-10 1740.00 - -