(a) whether the Union Government has not released Rs. 19,04,47,879/- under the National Discipline Scheme to
the State Government particularly Gujarat;
(b) if so, the reasons thereof; and
(c) the time by which the amount would be released?
(a) whether the Union Government has not released Rs. 19,04,47,879/- under the National Discipline Scheme to
the State Government particularly Gujarat;
(b) if so, the reasons thereof; and
(c) the time by which the amount would be released?
THE MINISTER OF PANCHAYATI RAJ, YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS AND DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION (SHRI MANI SHANKAR AIYAR)
(a) to (c): Yes, Sir. While proposals have been received from some States, including Gujarat, despite reminders
detailed information indicating the total liability in the prescribed proforma has not been received from many
other States. They have again been reminded. It is also proposed to call a meeting shortly of officials from
States who have not responded to expedite the required information. While these delays on the part of some
State Governments has resulted in its not having been possible to make the required budget provision, every
effort will be made to expedite releases to States who have complied with the prescribed procedures. It will
be appreciated that in these circumstances, it is difficult to indicate a definite time-frame by which funds
could be released to all the State Governments concerned.