Question : FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO NGOS



(a) the names of the Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in the country which are getting financial assistance from the Government under various schemes during the last three years and the current year, scheme and State/UT-wise;

(b) whether any irregularities have been found in the working of such NGOs;

(c) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government against such NGOs;

(d) whether the Government has made any review regarding the functions of such NGOs for which funds have been allocated under various schemes including handicraft schemes during the said period; and

(e) if so, the outcome thereof along with the reaction of the Government thereto?

Answer given by the minister



MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SMT. PANABAAKA LAKSHMI)

(a) to (e): The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.