(a) whether the Union Government have received any proposal from State Government of Karnataka for funding care and support programme by Non-Governmental Organisations for which the clearance of National AIDS Control Organisations is awaited;
(b) if so, the details regarding the amount sought for these non-governmental organizations;
(c) the reasons for the delay in releasing the amount; and
(d) the time by when it is likely to be released?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI A. RAJA)
(a) : From April, 2001, the funding of Care & Support programme in high prevalence States has been decentralized and it is now being handled by the respective State AIDS Control Society. However financial assistance for setting up of Community Care Centres for people living with HIV/AIDS in low prevalence states is being provided to the NGOs directly by National AIDS Control Organisation.
(b) : Question does not arise.
(c) : Question does not arise.
(d) : Question does not arise.