(a) whether the funds released during 2004-05 under the centrally sponsored scheme for
the construction of hostels for SC boys and girls have been fully utilized by the
Government of Karnataka;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the number of hostels have been constructed and the pending plans of the
constructions; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT (SMT. SUBBULAKSHMI JAGADEESAN)
(a) No sir.
(b) to (d) : In the year 2004-05, Government of India had released Rs.447.68 lakhs
towards 50% share of the estimated cost for construction of 23 boys hostels for 1150 SC
boys vide sanction order number 11013/17/2004-SCD-I, dated 29/9/2004. In the same
year, another sanction order bearing no. 11015/17/2004-SCD-I, dated 29/9/2004, was
issued for releasing an amount of Rs.150.15 lakhs towards 50% Central Share for
construction of 9 hostels for 450 SC girls.
According to the schematic norms, the State Government is required to complete
the project within a period of 5 years from the date of release of Central share.