(a) whether out of the total allocation of Rs. 78 crore and
Rs. 50 crore made for abolition of child labour during 1997-98
and 1998-99 respectively, only Rs.13 crore and Rs.27 crore
respectively have been utilised;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor;
(c) its impact on the implementation of child labour
programmes; and
(d) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to
ensure full utilisation of allocated funds?