(a) the number of de-addiction centres which are allotted to NGOs are likely to be
approved during the year 2002-2003;
(b) the total amount proposed to be allocated therefor;
(c) the number of fresh proposals likely to be approved, State-wise;
(d) whether any amendment regarding the approval of fresh proposals is under
consideration of the Government; and
(e) if so, the time by which it is likely to be made?
MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI S. B. MOOKHERJEE)
(a)to (e) 369 De-addiction-cum-Rehabilitation Centres are being run through NGOs
under the Scheme for Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance [Drugs] Abuse.
The total amount would be utilized for funding these Centres during the year,
will be subject to recommendation/inspection report of the State Government or
an authorized Officer/agency, confirming their satisfactory functioning.
Upgradation of schemes and sanction thereof is an ongoing process, and is
undertaken periodically. As sanction of grant-in-aid to applicant organizations
under the Scheme depends on various factors like extant policy of the
Government, eligibility of the organization in terms of the provisions of the
Scheme, need for sanction of a project in the area applied for, and availability of
fund, no number or time frame can be indicated. This Budget provision under
the scheme for 2002-03 is Rs. 25.50. crores.