No deficiency of funds under ICDS Scheme: Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi
There is no deficiency of budget under the ICDS Scheme. During 2015-16, the initial allocation of Rs.8335.77 crores for ICDS has been increased to Rs.15485.77 crores through Supplementary Grants. The funds for Supplementary Nutrition under SNP are released on the basis of number of beneficiaries availing the service. This information was given by the Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi in reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
