Parliament news : Clarification on Family Planning Allowance to Central Government employees

This information was given by MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE SHRI SUDIP BANDYOPADHYAY in written reply to a question raised (Shri S.SEMMALAI – 790) in Lok Sabha on 25.11.2011 regarding the FAMILY PLANNING ALLOWANCE to Central Government employees.

Age limit is prescribed for eligibility to receive the Family Planning Allowance..?

In the case of a male Central Government employee he should not be over 50 years and his wife should be between 20 to 45 years of age. In the case of a female government employee she must not be above 45 years and his husband must not be over 50 years of age.

FAMILY PLANNING ALLOWANCE FOR STERILISATION

Question :-

(a) whether Central Government Employees undergoing sterilization operation are paid family planning allowances;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether any age limit is prescribed for eligibility to receive the allowance;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether the cases of fraudulent sterilization of unwilling persons and swindling of incentives money have come to light;

(f) if so, the details thereof;

(g) whether any enquiry has been initiated by the Government; and

(h) if so, the action taken against those found guilty?