(a) whether there is any mechanism to monitor the activities of the NGOs funded by his
Ministry;
(b) if so, the.detaifs thereof;
(c) the nature of punishment meted out to the fraudulent and non-performing NGOs;
(d) whether the guidelines issued to the NGOs are being changed frequently;
(e) if so, the reasons therefor; and
(f) the amount of money sanctioned for the NGOs working for tribal affairs in Manipurduring
the last three years?
THE MINISTER OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI JUAL ORAM):
(a) and (b) Yes, Sir. The monitoring of the activities of the NGOs funded by this Ministry is
done as per the procedure laid down under various relevant provisions of the General Financial
Rules. The inspection report of the District Collector and the recommendation of the State Govt.
is required for the consideration of releases of grants every year. Officers from the Ministry
and the State Departments are also deputed to inspect these organizations as and when considered
necessary.
(c) Grant in aid to such organisations are stopped immediately. The-State Govts. concerned
are requested to recover the grants in aid already released, together with interest at the rate
of 6% per annum form these NGOs. Criminal prosecution is also initiated through the State
Government against such organizations, which are suspected to be involved in fraudulent
activities.