Question : MADARSA MODERNISATION SCHEME



(a) the details of applications received from Government of Kerala on Madarsa modernisation scheme during the last two years;

(b) whether there is any provision under which the State Government has to submit the utilization certificate; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)

(a) to (c): The State Government of Kerala had submitted proposals for financial assistance under Madrasa modernization scheme for three years i.e. 2006-07, 2007-08 and 2008-09 on 19-02-2009 for an amount of Rs. 306.00 lakh. An amount of Rs. 291.03 lakh was released to Kerala State on 25-03-09 after adjusting unutilized balance of Rs. 14.97 lakh lying with the State Government. As per guidelines of the scheme State Governments receiving assistance should submit progress report and utilization certificate.