(a) whether the budget allocaion made for child labour projects
during the current financial year is quite adequate;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the steps taken to meet the budgetary requirement for the
purpose?
MINSITER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
(SHRI MUNI LALL)
(a) to (d): The Budget Estimate for child labour projects during
the current financial year i.e. 2000-2001 is Rs. 35.9 Crores. The
Scheme wise details are as under:
(1) Scheme of National Child Labour Projects - Rs. 35 Crores, (2) Scheme of Grant -in-Aid to Voluntary Organisations - Rs. 0.90 Crores,Actual releases under the above schemes during the year 1999-2000 was Rs. 37.90 Crores. Additional funds can be asked for at the Revised Estimates stage.