Allocation and utilisation of funds under Van Bandhu Kalyan Yojana
During 2014-15, an amount of Rs. 100.00 crore was allocated under Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana (VKY), which was released to ten States having Scheduled Areas. During 2015-16, allocation of Rs. 200.00 crores was made for 21 States based on their perspective plan. Statement showing details of funds released under VKY for the years 2014-15 and 2015-16, utilization reported by the States and details of States from where utilization report is awaited, is as follow.
(Rs. In Lakhs)
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S. No. |
States |
2014-15 |
2015-16 |
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Funds Released |
Utilization Certificate reported |
Utilization Certificate Awaited |
Funds Released |
Utilization Certificate reported |
Utilization Certificate Awaited |
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22/states Total |
10000.00 |
8700.10 |
1299.90 |
20000.00 |
13313.81 |
6686.19 |
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Utilization of funds by the States is a continuous process and submission of utilization certificate is made by the State on completion of the project. Concerned State Governments have been addressed for submission of pending utilization certificates and the issue is also flagged during meetings with States.
This information was given by the Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Shri. Jaswantsinh Bhabhor in Rajya Sabha today
