(a) the number of States where Kishori Shakti Yojana has been introduced;
(b) the funds allocated under the scheme during each of the last three years; State-wise;
(c) whether some State Governments are unable to utilize the funds sanctioned under this scheme;
(d) if so, the details in this regard; and
(e) the efforts made by Government for the review of the implementation of this scheme?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI RENUKA CHOWDHURY)
(a) Kishori Shakti Yojana is being implemented in all the 35
States/UTs.
(b),( c) & (d) State wise funds allocated and utilised under
KSY during last three years is given in the statement at
Annexure-I.
(e) It has been constant endeavor of the Government to make
the scheme more effective. The steps taken in this direction
in the recent past include, creating a separate head of
account for KSY to monitor utilization of funds more
effectively. Implementation of the scheme is also reviewed
from time to time. Besides, poor performing States have
been addressed to ensure that funds allocated for KSY are
utilized in full and properly so that the beneficiaries
derive the intended benefits out of the Scheme.