Question : FUNDS FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES



(a) whether adequate allocation of funds was made for youth development activities during 2004-05;

(b) if so, the details thereof, head-wise;

(c) the details of Non-Governmental Organizations and other Organizations engaged in the field of youth development activities during the last three years, State-wise; and

(d) the funds provided to NGOs and other organizations during the said period?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI SUNIL DUTT)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b)The details of funds allocated for youth development activities during 2004-05 have been indicated in Annexure-I.

(c) & (d): List of NGOs who are given grant of Rs. 1 lakh or above is available in annual reports of the Ministry.

ANNEXURE-I

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (b) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1985 FOR 13.12.04 REGARDING FUNDS FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES ASKED BY SHRI P. MOHAN.

The details of funds allocated for Youth Development Activities during 2004-05.

(Rs. In crores) Sl.No Name of the Scheme Budget allocation 1. Nehru Yuva Kendra 47.29 Sangathan 2. National Service 33.14 Scheme 3. National Service 6.00 Volunteers Scheme 4. Financial 3.50 Assistance to Rural Youth and Sports Clubs and Evaluation 5. Development & 7.00 Empowerment of Adolescents 6. National Integration 5.50 Scheme 7. Promotion of 3.00 Adventure 8. Financial Assistance 10.00 for Promotion of Youth Activities and Training 9. Youth Hostel 3.00 10. Rajiv Gandhi National 2.65 Institute of Youth Development