Question : REDUCTION IN GRANTS-IN-AID FOR NGOS



(a) the budget allocated under grants-in-aid to Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in relation to the Schemes under his Ministry and the quantum of aid disbursed to them during each of the last three years and the current year, State- wise;

(b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to reduce grants-in-aid in the next financial year for the NGOs; and

(c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT(SHRI PRADEEP JAIN `ADITYA`)

(a) to (c) Information is being collected and shall be laid on the table of the House.