Question : NGOS UNDER WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES



(a) the number of NGOs recognised for the watershed projects during the last three years, State-wise especially in Maharashtra;

(b) the number of NGOs proposed to be recognized for these projects this year, State-wise;

(c) whether the watershed programmes undertaken by the NGOs in various parts of the country are steeped in corruption, in the absence of physical audits;

(d) if so, the facts and details thereof;

(e) whether the grants for watershed development programmes given by the Union Government to NGOs have been siphoned off;

(f) if so, the details thereof;

(g) whether any physical verification of proper use of grants have been undertaken by the Government so far; and

(h) if not, the steps taken by the Government to check the role of NGOs who are siphoning off funds?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI SUBHASH MAHARIA)

(a) to (h) The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.