Question : MAHILA SAMAKHYA SCHEME

the performance of the voluntary organisations to which the financial assistance has been provided under Mahila Samakhya scheme, State-wise, particularly in Maharashtra?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT ( SMT. SUMITRA MAHAJAN )

The Mahila Samakhya scheme was started in 1989 as a Programme for the education and empowerment of women in rural areas, in particular, women from socially and economically marginalised groups. The programme has funded six voluntary organisations in the last six years. The performance of these voluntary organisations funded under the programme has been satisfactory. Under the MS scheme no grant has been released to any voluntary organisation in Maharashtra.