pratiyogita kiran English Published this article page no 43 From the financial year 2016-17, MoWCD has started the disbursement of grants-in-aid directly to the District Collectors of selected districts for implementation of BBBP Campaign. Issues as highlighted in report Inadequate use of funds sectoral interventions: Nearly 80% of the funds for the scheme has been used for its advertising and not on sectoral interventions such as in health and education for girls. Poor utilisation of funds: Since its inception till 2019-20, the total budgetary allocation was Rs 848 crore. Only 25.13% of the funds has been spent by the states/UT which reflects poor utilisation, resulting in poor performance. 71Improper monitoring: Irregular task force meetings and delays in collecting monthly reports or statement of expenditure from districts, reflects the non-compliance of the guidelines highlighting that the scheme is not being reviewed or monitored properly. Lack of functional toilets in schools is a major reason for dropping out of girls. Recommendations of the report Planned expenditure: The government should focus on other verticals by making ample financial provisions to help achieve measurable outcomes related to education and health envisaged under the scheme. Review and Monitoring: Regular audits and real-time updation of activities are necessary to ensure compliance. Target oriented approach: Funds should be release to the states/UT strictly on the basis of actual utilisation of earlier release and after proper scrutiny of expenditure/ utilisation of the previous funds. Nodal ministry must have a target-oriented approach for the states and must act in a time-bound manner. Infrastructure: Timeline should be finalised for constructing 100% segregated functional toilets for girls in government schools, and in convergence with Jal Shakti Mission, tapped water supply be ensured in them pratiyogita kiran monthly magazine free download buy.
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