(a) the details of various schemes introduced by the
Government for the upliftment of rural women in Bihar during
the last three years, and the amount allotted for each
scheme in each year during the said period;
(b) whether there is any specific criteria for introducing
such schemes;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(SHRIMATI SUMITRA MAHAJAN)
(a): A statement showing the scheme/year-wise release of
grants under various schemes of the Government during the
last three years in the State of Bihar for upliftment of
rural women is attached.
(b)&(c): Grants are sanctioned on the basis of complete
applications received from the eligible institutions through
the State Governments.
(d): Does not arise.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3676 FOR 18.4.2000 BY DR. M.P. JAISWAL
REGARDING UPLIFTMENT OF RURAL WOMEN
DETAILS OF GRANTS RELEASED UNDER VARIOUS SCHEMES LAUNCHED BY
THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE UPLIFTMENT OF RURAL WOMEN DURING THE
LAST THREE YEARS IN THE STATE OF BIHAR
(Rupees in lakhs)The DWCRA Scheme was merged with Swaranjayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana w.e.f. 1.4.99, under which 40% of the benefits would flow for women.
Sl. Name of the Year-wise grants released No. Scheme
1997-98 1998-99 1999-2000
1. Development of 226.76 620.08 11918.05 Women and Children in Rural Areas (DWCRA)
2. Setting up of 9.57 6.68 2.75 Employment-cum- Income Generation- cum-Production Units (NORAD)
3. Support to Nil 103.00 Nil Training and Employment Programme for Women (STEP)