(a) whether the Ministry has any mechanism to monitor the utilisation of funds meant
for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes (STs) by various Ministries and State Governments;
(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
(c) the steps taken or proposed to be taken in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SMT. RANEE NARAH)
(a) to (c): No, Madam. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, like various other Administrative
Ministries, is required to monitor the utilization of funds for the schemes / programmes
which flow from the subjects allocated under Government of India (Allocation of Business
Rules) 1961. Under these Rules, the sectoral programmes / schemes for the welfare of
Scheduled Tribes, including monitoring their financial performance, is the responsibility of the concerned Central Ministry / Department.