(a) The criteria adopted for recognition of Voluntary Organisations
and funding of such activities particularly for socio-economic development
of tribals;
(b)Whether the Government has received the report from the review committee
constituted to look into the funding and activities of Voluntary Organisations;
(c) If so, the findings thereof; and
(d) The action taken by the Government against erring Voluntary
Organisations so far?
MINISTER OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI P.R. KYNDIAH )
(a) to (d) From the year 2005-06, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has
adopted a decentralized procedure to streamline the funding to voluntary
organizations. As per the guidelines issued by the Ministry, each State/UT
Government is required to constitute a multidisciplinary `State Committee for
Voluntary Efforts` for receipt, identification & scrutiny of proposals based on
performance and recommend in order of priority on-going as well as new projects,
in service deficient tribal areas.