Question : VOLUNTEERS UNDER NSVS



(a) the number of persons selected for community service under the National Service Volunteer Scheme (NSVS) in the country during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise including Karnataka;

(b) whether there is any proposal to increase the existing rate of honorarium paid to the volunteers per month;

(c) if so, the details of the proposed rate alongwith the time by which it is likely to be made effective;and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor and the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (SHRI PRATIK PRAKASHBAPU PATIL)

(a) The details of persons selected for community service under the National Service Volunteers Scheme (NSVS) in the country during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise, including Karnataka, are Annexed.

(b) to (d) The honorarium of National Service Volunteers (NSVs) has been enhanced from Rs.1000/- to Rs.2500/- per month with effect from 3rd September, 2008.