(a) the total number of beneficiaries in Karnataka under National Maternity Benefit Scheme during 1999-2000;
(b) the amount released under the scheme to Karnataka during the said period;
(c) whether Karnataka Government has sent any proposal for assistance under the said scheme during 2000-2001; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF
HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (PROF. RITA VERMA)
(a) As per information received from 17 out of 27 districts in Karnataka, the total number of beneficiaries under the National Maternity Benefit Scheme during 1999-2000 is 35,264.
(b) Rs.402.68 lakhs was released to the State of Karnataka for National Maternity Benefit Scheme during 1999-2000.
(c) & (d) Release of the first instalment to a district during a year is automatic if the district lifted the second instalment during the previous year. Accordingly, the first instalment to all the districts in Karnataka except Bangalore (Urban) for 2000-2001, has already been released since these districts lifted the second instalment during 1999-2000. Proposals from the districts for the release of the second instalment during 2000-2001 have not yet been received.