Question : FUNDS TO SOCIAL WELFARE INSTITUTIONS

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(a) the details of funds allocated/released to social Welfare institutions during 2004-05;

(b) whether the Government has received details of the expenditure incurred out of the allocated funds to aforesaid institutions; and

(c) if so, the details thereof, institution-wise?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SMT. SUBBULAKSHMI JAGADEESAN)

(a) The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has allocated Rs. 241.28 crores and released grant-in-aid assistance of Rs. 99.66 crores as 1st installment under 10 Schemes to 1783 voluntary organizations in 2004-05.

(b) & (c) The funds released in 2004-05 will be utilized in the current year and utilization certificates for the same will be due in 2005-06