Lok Sabha Question No. 536 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-24
Subject: Funds under Article 275(i)
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Arjunlal Meena

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- †536

TO BE ANSWERED ON- 24/07/2023

## FUNDS UNDER ARTICLE 275(I)

## †536. SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether  the  Government  has  allocated  funds  under  Article  275(i)  in the Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) area of Udaipur constituency;

- (b) if so, the item-wise details of the funds allocated;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the details of the amount spent under Article 275(i) in Udaipur  constituency during the last four years?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SMT. RENUKA SINGH SARUTA)

(a) to (d): Funds under Grants under Article  275  (1)  of  the Constitution of India is released to States based on the  proposals  received from the State Governments  and approval  thereof by the  designated Committee  constituted  in  this  Ministry  for  the  purpose  as  per schematic norms. Accordingly as per the proposals submitted by State Government of Rajasthan, various  activities  have  been approved for implementation in the state including Udaipur area of Rajasthan  under  Grants  under  Article  275(1) of  the  Constitution  and  the  list  of  such  projects  approved  for  Udaipur  area  during  last  four  years are at Annexure-I .

Implementation  of  the  approved  projects  at  the  location  / district  submitted  by  the  State Government and release of funds to the implementing agencies and utilization thereof as per prescribed procedure is the responsibility of the  concerned  State  Government  and details thereof are maintained by the respective State Governments. As on date Utilization Certificate of an amount of Rs. 3720.98 lakh is  outstanding  against  the  State.  Further,  Ministry  has  developed  ADIGRAMS  (Adivasi  Grants Management System), wherein States are required to update physical and financial progress for  the funds provided to states.

## ANNEXURE-I

Annexure referred to in reply to part (a) to (d) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.†536 for answer on 24.07.2023

Activities approved for Udaipur constituency of Rajasthan under Grants under Article 275(1) of the Constitution

2019-20

(Rs. In lakh)

| Activities                                                                                                                                      | Location                                                       |   PAC ApprovedAmount |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------|
| Upgradation of New Girls hostel, Udaipur to "Centre of Excellence"                                                                              | Udaipur                                                        |                  200 |
| Additional infrastructure, Renovation, Extension and maintenance works in existing 9 EMRS (sanctioned before 2010)                              | Udaipur , Banswara, Sirohi, Dungarpur, Tonk, Baran, Pratapgarh |                 1500 |
| Construction of Girls' Hostel at Udaipur with all modern facilities and amenities (capacity -100 seats), Total construction cost-Rs.400.00 lacs | Udaipur                                                        |                  200 |
| Upgradation of 6 sports Hostels to sports academy all weather swimming pool at Udaipur, Cricket Academy at Dungarpur                            | Udaipur                                                        |                  550 |

2020-21

(Rs. In lakh)

| Activities                               | Location                                                      |   PAC ApprovedAmount |
|------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------|
| Counselling centre in 25 police Stations | Udaipur , Banswara, Pratapgarh and Dungarpur Tribal Districts |                  175 |

2021-22

2022-23

| Activity                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | Location   |   PAC Approved Amount |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|-----------------------|
| Support to Health Infrastructure in Tribal Area for sickle cell/Covid/ TB Control Programme (i) One van for screening of Sickle Cell anemia and Thallassemia for General population - 150.00 Lacs (ii) Cost of Reagents for screening new borns at RNTMedical College Udaipur - 50.00 Lac (iii) Strengthening blood Storing Units (DG Sets and Refrigeration units) at 15 locations - 75.00 lacs (iv) Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine for left out fromNational population plan - 50.00 lac (v) Training of Medical Officers / Staff and IEC - 25.00lac (vi) Covid related equipment and Vehicles (8 tribaldistricts) - 200.00 lac (vii) Treatment of Sickle Cell Anemia at RNT Medical College, Udaipur - 50.00 lac | Udaipur    |                   600 |
| Increase in capacity of Sports Hostels/ Academy 1. New Hostel of 100 capacity at Khelgaon, Udaipur toenhance total capacity to 175 students                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | Udaipur    |                   150 |
| Construction of 4 well equipped Lecture rooms (capacity 100 students each) at TRI, Udaipur Total Construction Area= 7189 Sq feet, Approx Cost-Rs.172 lacs                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | Udaipur    |                   100 |

(Rs. in Lakh)

| Activity                                                                                                                                             | Location          |   PAC Approved Amount |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-----------------------|
| New Sports Hostel of 100 capacity at Khelgaon, Udaipur, Sanction Year: 2021-22, Total Cost: Rs. 400.00 Lakh                                          | Khelgaon, Udaipur |                   150 |
| Electrification of 6 villages of Gram Panchayat Chaapaki Naal (Udaipur), situated in forest area                                                     | Udaipur           |                   100 |
| Construction of four well equipped Lecture rooms at TRI Udaipur. Sanction year- 2021-22: Total Cost- 172.00 lakh Fund already released- 100.00 lakh. | Udaipur           |                    72 |

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