The Minister was addressing an officers meeting of Social Welfare Department here today.
The meeting discussed issues regarding release of funds under ICDS, scholarship under various schemes including TSP, and Anganwaris on demand. The meeting also deliberated on Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS), Departmental Website, Rules on Bill against Domestic Violence and constitution of State Commission for Child Rights.
The Minister stressed on speedy disposal of files, follow-up of cases and also for ensuring the timely release of relief amount to the beneficiaries.
Warning the erring officials of dire consequence for irresponsible attitude towards their duties, Miss Sakina said that Government will initiate disciplinary action against the erring officials and action will be taken under rules for negligent and cowardly approach in providing succor to poor and deserving persons.
Six lakh students were provided scholarship under various schemes of pre-and post matric scholarship during the same period.
Besides old age pension was provided to about five lakh beneficiaries.
The meeting was informed that Rs. 442 crore spent under plan and centrally sponsored schemes by Social Welfare Department during last financial year. www.scoopnews.in
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