(a) whether the Government has received a proposal from the State Government of Madhya Pradesh seeking financial assistance under “ Yuva Sansad Pratiyogita ” for 2016-17; and
(b) If so, the details thereof & response of the Government thereto?
(a) whether the Government has received a proposal from the State Government of Madhya Pradesh seeking financial assistance under “ Yuva Sansad Pratiyogita ” for 2016-17; and
(b) If so, the details thereof & response of the Government thereto?
Minister of State in the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation; and Minister of State in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
(Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal)
(a) Yes
(b) The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs provides financial assistance to State / UT governments for conducting Youth Parliament Competitions / Yuva Sansad Pratiyogitas at State / UT levels. The State government of Madhya Pradesh furnished a claim of Rs 5,33,527/- for conducting Youth Parliament Competitions at State level in 2016-17. As per the provisions of the “Scheme of financial assistance to States / Union territories for organizing Youth Parliament Competitions”, Madhya Pradesh Government was reimbursed an amount of Rs 5 lakhs for holding the State level Youth Parliament Competitions, 2016-17.
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