Government monitoring PM's 15-point programme for minorities: Najma A Heptulla

NEW DELHI: The Prime Minister's 15-point programme for the welfare of minorities is being monitored at different levels to ensure its effective implementation, the Rajya Sabha was told today.

Replying to a question, Minority Affairs Minister Najma A Heptulla said it is an overarching programme, covering schemes and initiatives of different ministries and departments by either earmarking 15 per cent of outlays for the minorities or specific monitoring of flow of funds to minorities or areas with a substantial minority population.

The schemes and initiatives under the programme are being implemented by concerned ministers and departments.

The state-wise details of the targets and achievements for the last three years were made available by the ministries and departments concerned, Heptulla said.

Some shortfalls have been noticed in achieving the target by the states and Union Territories in some schemes, she added.