Question : ALLOCATION OF FUNDS TO WOMEN`S SCHEME



(a) whether the budgetary allocations for women’s specific schemes have been declining during the last three years;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor; and

(c) the action proposed to be taken to allocate more funds to accelerate the women’s empowerment programmes and comprehensive welfare schemes for old widow single women?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SUMITRA MAHAJAN)


(a)&(b) No, Sir.

(c) Does not arise.