Question : FUNDS TO NGOS FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMMES



(a) the details of the programmes/schemes being run/implemented by the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs separately, through Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in various States, programmes/schemes-wise and State-wise;

(b) the details of funds allocated/released to the various NGOs during each of the last three years and the current year, NGO-wise, State-wise and scheme/programme- wise;

(c) whether the Government has started any new programmes/schemes to be run/ implemented through NGOs; and

(d) if so, the details thereof, State-wise and programme/scheme-wise alongwith the eligibility criteria in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (SHRI PRATIK PRAKASHBAPU PATIL)

(a) The Department of Youth Affairs is implementing the Scheme of National Programme for Youth and Adolescent Development with the objective, inter-alia, to promote national integration, to develop leadership qualities and personality development of youth, and to engage and channelize the energy of youth in a positive manner for nation building. Under this Programme, financial assistance is extended to youth based organizations, State Governments and also Non-Governmental Organisations.

(b) The Statement is enclosed.

(c) No, Madam.

(d) Does not arise.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (b) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3089 FOR REPLY ON 16.3.2010 BY SHRI SURESH ANGADI REGARDING FUNDS TO NGOs FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMMES


Year Name of the Number of Total amount Scheme NGOs to whom sanctioned financial during the assistance year (Rupees was provided in Lakhs)

Promotion of 28 36.00 2006-07 Youth Activities & Training 32 186.00 Development and Empowerment of 19 21.62 Adolescents Promotion of National 11 102.00 Integration Promotion of Adventure
2007-08 Promotion of 232 454.84 Youth Activities & Training 464 208.63 Development and Empowerment of 177 228.80 Adolescents Promotion of National 40 225.76 Integration Promotion of Adventure
2008-09 National Programme for Youth and 201 1023.00 Adolescents Development (NPYAD)
2009-10 (as National on 15.3.2010) Programme for Youth and 55 945.54 Adolescents Development (NPYAD)