MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
(SHRIMATI KRISHNA TIRATH)
(a) to (e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION
NO. 331 FOR 16.12.2011 ON SCHEME FOR ADOLESCENT GIRLS BY SHRI KAMLESH PASWAN
AND SHRI M.B.RAJESH
(a) & (b): Kishori Shakti Yojana (KSY) was introduced by the Ministry
of Women and Child Development in the year 2000 for addressing the needs of
self development, nutrition and health status, literacy and numerical skills,
vocational skills, etc. of 11 to 18 years Adolescent Girls. The scheme was
extended to 6118 Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) projects in
the year 2005.
In 2010-11, the Government introduced Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment
of Adolescent Girls - Sabla, a comprehensive scheme for the development
of 11-18 years adolescent girls in 200 districts across the country.
Sabla has replaced KSY in these 200 districts. However, at present, KSY
is being implemented in 4194 projects in the Non - Sabla districts.
(c): Funds released and its utilisation under these schemes as reported
by the State Governments/UT Administrations during last three years and
the current year is as under:
(Rs. in crores)
Year KSY Sabla Funds Funds Funds Funds released Utilised released Utilised
2008-09 52.25 50.94 Scheme was introduced in 2010-11
2009-10 37.05 35.54
2010-11 33.64 23.47 296.73 44.28
2011-12 23.06 7.36 489.32 90.21
(d): The Government has not received any complaints of corruption/ irregularities
under these schemes.
(e): Question does not arise, in view of (d).
