Question : NATIONAL SOCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME



(a) the funds allocated/released to States and utili sed by them under the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) during each of the last three years and the current year, State/UT -wise;

(b) whether the Union Government has received complaints regarding misuse of funds allocated under the programme during the current year;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the action taken by the Government thereon?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a): The funds allocated/released and expenditure reported by the States under National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) during the last three years and the current year are given In annexure.

(b): No, Sir. Union Government has not received any complaint regarding misuse of funds allocated under the programme during the current year.

(c)&( d): Does not arise.