(a) whether due to non-utilisation of funds given under the Rajiv Gandhi
National Creche Scheme for Working Mothers, the scheme has been suspended in
some parts of the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise including Maharashtra;
(c) whether large-scale corruption is rampant in implementation of the said scheme;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the action taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI KRISHNA TIRATH)
(a): No, Sir.
(b): Does not arise in view of reply to (a) above.
(c) to (e): The Ministry had received complaints of irregularities in the management of
crèches against Bhartiya Adim Jati Sevak Sangh which were enquired into by Chief Vigilance
Officer of the Ministry. On the basis of this report and as per advice of the Central
Vigilance Commission, the Ministry has entrusted the investigation of the complaints to
Central Bureau of Investigation.
Some complaints were received in the case of Indian Council for Child Welfare (ICCW) and its
State units. The same were examined by this Ministry and after considering the clarifications
/comments of ICCW, an advisory was issued to them, to take action on issues brought out in
the complaint.