Question : ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILY WELFARE PROGRAMME

(a) the amount of assistance provided to the Government of Uttar Pradesh for the family welfare programme during 1998-99 and 1999-2000;

(b) the total amount spent through the voluntary organisations for these programmes;

(c) the details of proposals to provide assistance during 2000-2001 under the said head;

(d) whether the amount spent during 1998-99 and 1999-2000 has been verified;

(e) if so, the details of the facts reported in this regard;

(f) whether any misappropriation and violation of norms have been noticed in distribution of fund; and (g) if so, the measures proposed to be taken by the Government to check such misappropriation?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

(SHRI N.T. SHANMUGAM)

(a) A sum of Rs.237.56 crore in 1998-99 and Rs.297.78 crore in 1999-2000 was provided to the State Government of Uttar Pradesh for implementation of Family Welfare Programme.

(b) A sum of Rs.1.00 crore in 1998-99 and Rs.1.56 crore in 1999-2000 was spent through the voluntary organisations.

(c) A provision of Rs.24 crore for the entire country has been made for implementing Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) activities through voluntary organisations during 2000-01. No separate provision has been made for Uttar Pradesh.

(d)to(g) Non-governmental organistions (NGOs) with sufficiently large infrastructure and proven track record are designated as Mother NGOs for implementing RCH activities. The scheme has an inbuilt provision for periodical inspection and evaluation of activities including financial transactions. Any identified misappropriation or violation of norms results in discontinuation of the organistion`s status as Mother NGO and even of blacklisting the organistion for future Government grant.