Question : I.C.M. R.

(a) whether the scientists of ICMR have caused losses of crores of rupees to thee Government by concealing facts to continue field stations of Integrated Disease Vector Control Programme in the country;

(b) if so, the facts in this regard;

(c) the funds allocated by the Government for the said projects so far;

(d) whether the Government propose to conduct an enquiry into the misuse of funds;

(e) if so, the details thereof; and

(f) the action the Government propose to take against the persons involved?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI N.T. SHANMUGAM)

(a) to (f) A statement is placed on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6678 FOR 9.5.2000

(a) to (f) No, Sir. As reported by ICMR, the IDVC Project was approved in 1985 by the then Prime Minister of India was sanctioned for continuation till the end of VIII Plan. i.e., March 1997. Beyond this date, the Project has been continuing on a year to year basis after setting appropriate approvals upto 1999-2000. Rs. 35.47 Crores has been allocated to the project which is reported to have been fruitfully utilised by the ICMR. It is understood that the gains from this project outweigh the money invested in it.