(a) whether the Government proposes to restructure the self employment programmes
with the aim of sustainable income generation;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government has reviewed the implementation and progress of
various schemes in this particular sector and
(d) if so, the details and outcome thereof scheme-wise?
MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (DR. RAGHUVANSH PRASAD SINGH)
(a) to (d) A statement is laid down on the Table of the House.
Statement referred to in reply to Lok Sabha Starred Question No.195 due for reply
on 05.08.2005
(a) & (b) The Ministry of Rural Development is implementing the Swarnjayanti Gram
Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY), a self employment programme, to assist the rural poor to
come above the poverty line. There is no proposal at present for restructuring of the
programme.
(c) & (d) The review of implementation of SGSY is a continuous and on-going process
through the monitoring mechanisms of the Ministry such as the Performance Review
Committee, Review by Ministers, Area Officers Scheme etc. The performance under the
scheme has shown gradual improvement since its inception and coverage of SC, ST and
women has also increased. During 2004-05, against availability of funds of Rs.1505.02
crore, Rs.1273.22 crores was utilized, Rs.1640.11 crore worth of credit was mobilized
and 262173 Self Help Groups were formed out of which 66484 have taken up economic
activities. During 2005-06 (upto June`05) against availability of funds of Rs.746.07 crore,
Rs. 113.77 crores has been utilized and Rs.180.01 crore worth of credit was mobilized
and 37580 Self Help Groups were formed out of which 6471 have taken up economic
activities. The Concurrent Evaluation of SGSY conducted through independent agencies
for 2002-03 showed that the programme is well targeted as most of the Swarozgaris
belonged to BPL families.