(a) the amount allocated to women under the SGSY during each of the last three years and
till date, State-wise;
(b) whether assistance is being provided to the NGOs under this scheme; and
(c) if so, the details thereof, State-wise, NGOs-wise during the above period?
MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI M.VENKAIAH NAIDU)
(a) : Under the Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY), funds are not allocated separately for women. However, there are specific provisions under the SGSY to take care of the interests of the poor women in rural areas. At least 50% of the Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and 40% of the Swarozgaris under the programme should be women.
(b) : The Ministry does not provide assistance directly to the NGOs under the SGSY.
(c) : Does not arise.