(a) whether the National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation has
launched any scheme for providing micro-financing for training to women in
tailoring, knitting, embroidery and allied trades;
(b) if so, the quantum of disbursements made on the above schemes during 2001-
2002;
(c) whether remedial coaching and pre-examination coaching schemes are also
financed by NMDFC ; and
(d) if so, the manner in which the funds are disbursed?
MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI S. B. MOOKHERJEE)
(a) & (b) The National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation has launched a
scheme, namely, Mahilla Samridhi Yojana for providing training to women in
tailoring, knitting and embroidery trades during 2002-2003. After completion of
training, the candidates are considered for small loans for their working capital
requirements under Micro finance Scheme. As the scheme has been launched
during 2002-2003, the question of disbursement made under this scheme during
2001-2002 does not arise.
(c) no, Sir.
(d) Does not arise.