(a) the number and details of welfare schemes for the old people being implemented in the country alongwith the dates since when these schemes are being implemented;
(b) the expenditure incurred on each scheme during 2001-2002 and the extent to which the targets in regard to these schemes have been achieved; and
(c) the funds allocated for these schemes during the current financial year?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT (DR. SANJAY PASWAN)
(a) There are two welfare schemes for the old people being implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment i.e.
(i) An Integrated Programme for older Persons. This is a Plan scheme under which financial assistance in the form of grant in aid is given to the eligible Non Governmental Organizations whose proposals are recommended by the concerned State/UT Governments, for running old age homes, day care centers, mobile medicare units and non-institutional service centers. This scheme is being implemented since 1992-93
(ii) Assistance to Panchayati Raj Institutions/Voluntary Organisations/Self Help Groups for Construction of Old Age Homes/Multi Service Centres for older persons: Under this Non Plan Scheme, financial assistance in the form of grant in aid is given for construction of old age homes/multi service centers for older persons, to the eligible Non-Governmental Organisations whose proposals are recommended by the concerned State/UT Government. This scheme is being implemented since the year 1996-97.
(b) & (c) A Statement is placed at Annexure.
Annexure
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN PARTS (b) AND (c) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4965 DUE FOR ANSWER ON 24TH APRIL, 2003 REGARDING WELFARE SCHEMES FOR OLDER PERSONS BY SMT. NIVEDITA MANE, MP(LS)
(Rs.in crores)
S.No. Scheme Expenditure No. of Funds allocated incurred during beneficiaries for the year 2003-04 2001-02# during 2001-02
1. An Integrated Programme for 14.61 64482 17.80 Older Persons (Plan Scheme)
2. Assistance to Voluntary Organistions 1.14 425 1.14 for construction of Old Aged homes etc. (Non-Plan Scheme)
# There are no physical targets fixed in regard to above schemes. However, in both these schemes, 100% budget allocation was utilized during the year 2001-02.