(a) whether the Government propose to develop and effective
mechanism to ensure that the allocated sum for women and
child welfare is spent optimally;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the current schemes in this regard are likely to be expanded; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(SHRIMATI SUMITRA MAHAJAN)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) The Department has appointed Area Officers for
different States/UTs who will visit the states assigned to
them quarterly to monitor the implementation of various
schemes including release and optimum utilization of funds.
Further, the schemes for women are also monitored through
the mechanism of inter-Ministerial review meetings.
(c) Yes, Sir.
(d) The Integrated Child Development Scheme is proposed to
be expanded by adding 130 additional new projects each year
during the remaining IXth Five Year Plan period.