(a) the details of the loans provided through KVIC to the SC/ST persons during the last three years and till date, State-wise;
(b) the number of people who have been benefited so far through KVIC during the last three years, State-wise;
(c) whether any complaints for irregularities have been noticed in this regard; and
(d) if so, the action taken in this regard thereon?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES AND DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH-EASTERN REGION ( SHRI TAPAN SIKDAR )
(a): Although the KVIC does not directly provide any loans to
beneficiaries under its activities, it is implementing the Rural
Employment Generation Programme (REGP) for the development of
Khadi and Village Industries throughout the Country, under which
loans are provided by the Public Sector Banks, Regional Rural
Banks, State Cooperative Banks, etc. and the margin money
assistance is provided by the KVIC at the rate of 25% of the
project cost upto Rs. 10 lakhs and for projects above Rs. 10 lakhs
and upto Rs. 25 lakhs, rate of margin money is 25% of Rs. 10 lakhs
plus 10% on the remaining project cost and 30% of Rs. 10 lakhs
plus 10% on remaining cost of the project to the SC/ST/ other
weaker sections etc. Under this Scheme, the beneficiary`s
contribution is 10% of the project cost, but in the case of SC/ST
other weaker sections the beneficiary`s contribution is 5% of the
project cost.
The State-wise details of such loans and margin money grant
provided by the banks and the KVIC, respectively to SC/ST beneficiaries under the REGP is given at Annexure-I.
(b): The State-wise details for the last three years is at Annexure-II.
(c): Yes, Sir.
(d): Complaints regarding irregularities/ deficiencies etc.
pertaining to delays in release of loan/margin money or release of
loan/margin money to ineligible units etc. have been received. The
concerned delinquent officials of the Banks and the KVIC have been
proceeded against as per rules.