Question : APPROVAL OF WELFARE PROJECTS



(a) whether some welfare projects of Rajasthan State are lying pending with the Central Government for approval at present;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the number of proposals pending due to the non-availability of the inspection report from the State Government;

(d) the details of the financial assistance sought by the Non-Governmental organization in Rajasthan;

(e) the time by which these projects are expected to be approved;

(f) the funds made available for the welfare activities to the Non-Governmental Organizations in Rajasthan during the last three years year-wise; and
(g) whether the Government have made any provision to provide special assistance to those NGOs` which are 100 years old and if so, the procedural details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SMT. MANEKA GANDHI)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) 14 Projects of Rajasthan are pending with the Central Government for approval at present.

(c) 6 proposals are pending due to non-availability of inspection reports from the State Government.

(a) The financial assistance sought by NGOs` in Rajasthan are for Welfare of the Disabled, Pre-examination Coaching for OBCs and Minorities, Old Age Homes, Vocational Training, Voluntary Organisations working for the welfare of SCs and OBCs, Street Children and Social Defence.

(b) There is no specified time for sanctioning of projects. The time taken for disposal of applications depends upon the receipt of complete documents, recommendations of the designated authorities and established need for the project in area where it is proposed to be set up.

(c) The funds made available for the welfare activities to the Non-Governmental Organisations in Rajasthan during the last three years, year-wise is as under

Year	Amount (Rs. in lakh)
1997-98 258.44 1998-99 452.85 1999-2000 568.64


(g) No, Sir.