Lok Sabha Question No. 2507 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-31
Subject: Review of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: J.C. DIVAKAR REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION AND LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2507 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 st  JULY, 2017

## Review of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

## 2507.     SHRI J.C. DIVAKAR REDDY:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether any instances of irregularities in the implementation of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan have been reported in the country and if so, the details thereof and action taken so far, State/UT-wise; and
- (b)  the  steps  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Government  to  implement  the  scheme effectively in future?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI UPENDRA KUSHWAHA)

(a)  &  (b):       States  and  UTs  have  reported  some  instances  of  financial  irregularities  under  the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) programme  that are at Annexure. To ensure effective implementation of SSA, there are robust monitoring systems in place which includes an annual audit  by  an  independent  Chartered  Accountant  empanelled  with  the  Comptroller  and  Auditor General (CAG) of India, a regular CAG audit, a system of concurrent financial reviews, as well as regular internal audit.   Component wise quarterly reviews, an annual Educational Management Information  System  (EMIS)  and  regular  meetings  with  State  officials  are  also  held  to  ensure effective implementation of the programme. A Manual on Financial Management and Procurement also assists States in streamlining implementation and financial management.

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ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (a)  &  (b)  OF  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO.2507  TO  BE  ANSWERED  ON  31.07.2017  ASKED  BY SHRI  J.  C.  DIVAKAR  REDDY  REGARDING  REVIEW  OF  SARVA  SHIKSHA ABHIYAN.

## Instances of irregularities reported by the States and UTs under SSA

| Name of States   | Year                     | Irregularity                                                                            | Action Taken by States                                                                                                                                               |
|------------------|--------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Jharkhand        | 2012-13 2013-14          | Complaint about mis- procurement of text books                                          | Procurement procedures were not followed for text book & work book procurement. Government of India stopped the payment for the activity from SSA funds for 2013-14. |
| Maharashtra      | 2012-13                  | Audit findings of fraudulent withdrawal                                                 | Four employees were suspended and services of 2 contract employees were terminated.                                                                                  |
| Uttar Pradesh    | 2011-12 2011-12& 2012-13 | Audit findings of fraudulent withdrawal in district Bulandshahr and District Pratapgarh | The amount was recovered. Committee has enquired and submitted the report.                                                                                           |
| Rajasthan        | 2012-13                  | Audit findings of embezzlement by contract employee                                     | State has taken appropriate action.                                                                                                                                  |
| Odisha           | 2012-13                  | Audit findings of fraudulent withdrawal                                                 | Two employees were terminated.                                                                                                                                       |
| Punjab           | 2013-14                  | Complaint about mis- procurement of library books                                       | Further payment has been stopped for library books from SSA funds.                                                                                                   |
| Jammu & Kashmir  | 2012-13                  | Report of misuse of funds in Baramulla district.                                        | Officials involved in embezzlement have been placed under suspension.                                                                                                |

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