Asha Kiran - A ray of hope for the mentally retarded, But ..... ( Part 3 )

In continuation of my earlier TWO posts : 

5. Development Prog. for  welfare of Mentally Retarded   ( PWD )( Annual Plan 2015-16 Rs 450.00 lacs PWD ) 

The aim of the scheme is to provide residential care to the mentally retarded for their education, training guidance, medical care and rehabilitation.  A home on vacant land at Narela is proposed to be built up.

The new home for mentally challenged persons will be having a capacity of 1200 inmates. 

Outlay and Expenditure for previous and current Plan (Rs.in lacs)

Actual expenditure 2013-14	Annual Plan 2014-15		Proposed Outlay 2015-16
	Approved outlay 2014-15	Approved RE 2014-15
323.46	315.00	240.00	450.00

6. Construction of  Home for mentally challenged persons at Narela :  Annual Plan 2015-16 Rs. 100.00 lakhs Capital

During 1983, the Revenue Department has acquired and handed over land measuring 47 Bighas 13 Biswas out of which the new Home is proposed to be constructed at the land measuring 7.72 acres.  The problem relating to demarcation of land has been now sorted out with Revenue Department,  PWD and DSIIDC.  The PWD has already completed the work of leveling and construction of boundary wall of the land since the possession of land is still with them. A latest lay out plan has been handed over to DSIIDC to whom the project work is entrusted with.  The DSIIDC is in process for engagement of the Consultant after completing all codal formalities.  DSIIDC has been requested to prepare conceptual plan and give presentation to go ahead with the project.

      

Outlay and Expenditure for previous and current Plan (Rs.in lacs)

Actual expenditure 2013-14	Annual Plan 2014-15		Proposed Outlay 2015-16
	Approved outlay 2014-15	Approved RE 2014-15
4.25	10.00	0	100.00

Besides above, possession of plots and further development on the plots at Salempur Majra,Burari and Usmanpur for the construction of school for Mentally challenged children, is expected to be executed during   the year.

My questions are still there, though the number of Inmates for the New Home have been reduced from 2000 to 1200 :

1. If the New Home was completed, why the inmates of the Asha Kiran were not shifted to the new home ?

2. If the new Home is not yet complete, what is the status of its construction ?

3. If the New Home is not yet constructed, where the money spent has gone ?

4. Who will be responsible for the deaths of 11 kids at Asha Kiran, in the last 60 days ?

Expecting answer from no where.

Thanks,

B S Vohra

Social Activist

Reports used with thanks to Delhi Govt Links.

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