Only four states meet job scheme targets in 12-13

Essentially,a labour budget is an estimated projection and is expected to be based on a realistic assessement. The budgets have to be submitted to the Rural Development Ministry by January end for the next financial year.

The ministry then estimates and sanctions funds based on these projections after taking into account utilisation of funds released previously.

According to ministry data,nine states were able to meet over 80 percent of their labour budget targets,three between 70 to 80 percent,five between 60-70 percent,two between 50-60 percent and five,including Uttar Pradesh,less than half.