Question : ALLOCATION FOR TRIBAL AREAS BY CAPART .

(a) the funds allocated by `CAPART` for development of tribal people during each of the last three years, scheme-wise, State-wise and NGO-wise;

(b) whether the NGOs have fully utilized the funds;

(c) if so, the number of people, particularly in tribal/rural/backward areas benefited during the said period, scheme-wise;

(d) whether the Government have received any complaints regarding misuse of funds by these NGOs during that period;

(e) if so, the details thereof;

(f) whether the Government have conducted/proposed to conduct an inquiry in this regard; and

(g) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT(SHRI SUBHASH MAHARIA)

(a): The CAPART receives allocations from the Ministry for providing financial support to Voluntary Organizations (VOs) for taking up projects for the uplift of the underprivileged and weaker sections of the rural population and dissemination of appropriate rural technology. CAPART assisted projects benefit the rural poor including the weaker sections though there is no separate allocation for any disadvantaged group such as SC/ST/OBC.

(b) to (g) Does not arise.