(a) the details of funds earmarked/allocated/released for the development of youths in Maharashtra during each of the last three years;
(b) the details of the funds utilized in this regard and the achievements made thereunder;
(c) whether some proposals from the State Government of Maharashtra are pending in the Ministry;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the time by which the said proposal are likely to be cleared?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)
(a) & (b): The details of funds released/utilized under National Programme for Youth and Adolescent Development (NPYAD) Scheme for the development of youths in Maharashtra during each of the last three years are given as under. The funds released to various organisations are utilized for conducting different programmes viz. Youth Leadership and Personality Development; Promotion of National Integration; Promotion of Adventure and Development and Empowerment of Adolescents under NPYAD Scheme.
(Rs. in lakhs) Name of the State 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Maharashtra 79.00 60.00 71.11(c) to (e): Department of Youth Affairs under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports invited proposals for giving financial assistance during 2013-14 under NPYAD Scheme. State Government of Maharashtra recommended 34 proposals. Out of which 12 eligible proposals were considered for release of funds during the financial year 2013-14. The balance 8 pending proposals which were found eligible have been considered and sanctions have been issued on 11th July, 2014.