(a) the funds allocated to the States especially Odisha under various schemes during the last
three years;
(b) whether the benefits of the schemes for which funds were allocated have actually reached
to the tribal people of the States;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefore along with the assessment made in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR PLANNING, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
AND EARTH SCIENCES (DR. ASHWANI KUMAR)
(a) to (d): The Planning Commission approves the State Plan Outlay in consultation with
States. The approved outlay for all States including Odisha for State Plan Schemes during
the last three years is given at Annexure I. Out of this approved outlay, a proportion is
earmarked as Tribal Sub Plan for the benefit of the tribal people. The schemes cover a wide
range of benefits including health, nutrition, child development, education, social security,
housing, drinking water, sanitation, employment & livelihoods. The details of funds
allocated for Tribal Sub Plan are also given at Annexure-I. In addition, Central Ministries
also allocate funds to States for various Centrally Sponsored Schemes implemented in States.
The funds released to States including Odisha for Centrally Sponsored Schemes are given at
Annexure-II. The Ministries and the State Governments monitor the schemes. The audit of
the schemes is undertaken by the statutory accountants and the Comptroller and Auditor
General (CAG). The CAG Reports are further discussed in the Public Accounts Committee
(PAC). The evaluation of selected schemes is also made by the State Governments as well as
by Programme Evaluation Organization (PEO) of the Planning Commission.