a) whether Adult Education Scheme is being implemented
in various States;
b) if so, the number of persons benefited therefrom and the
amount spent thereunder during
each of the last three years, State-wise and U.T.- wise;
c) whether any complaints have been received by the
Government about the misutilisation of funds meant for
various literacy schemes;
d) if so, the details thereof; and
e) the action taken/proposed to be taken in this regard ?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT (SHRI M.A.A. FATMI)
(a) Yes, sir.
(b) A statement showing State-wise, U.T.-wise, number of
persons made literate under National Literacy Mission is at
Annexure-I.
A statement showing State-wise, U.T.-wise amount
released under the scheme of Literacy Campaigns &
Operation Restoration and Scheme of Continuing
Education Programme during last three years is at
Annexure-II.
(c) to (e) Complaints received about the
misutilisation of funds for literacy schemes are
referred to the concerned State Governments or
separately enquired into by the Department based on
the nature of the complaints. Further release of
grants is withheld for such projects pending outcome
of the investigation.