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Dato’ R. Ramanan: MITRA Has Completed Disbursement Of Allocated RM100 Million

by Tivyasruthi Nair Prem Ananth
September 22, 2023
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The Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (MITRA) is a government initiative dedicated to empowering and uplifting the Malaysian Indian community. With a focus on socio-economic development, education, and entrepreneurship, MITRA aims to enhance the overall well-being and opportunities for Malaysian Indians, fostering a more inclusive and equitable society.

Dato’ R. Ramanan, chairman of the Mitra Special Task Force Committee, has confirmed the complete utilization of the RM100 million budget allocated to the Mitra in the 2023 budget. This funding has positively impacted over 100,000 individuals.

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He stated that  “This 100 per cent distribution is the first time (achieved) since 2016,” in a press conference he attended on 20th September. It was an unprecedented achievement since the establishment of the body, previously known as Socio-economic Development Indian Unit (Sedic), that the entire allocation was spent. The noteworthy aspect of this achievement was that the entire allocated budget had been effectively utilized, reflecting a high level of efficiency and successful resource allocation.

He described this achievement as a case of “money well spent,” highlighting a significant departure from previous years in terms of budget utilization. In the prior year, only 63 percent of the allocated funds were put towards programs and initiatives benefiting the Indian community. In contrast, the year 2018 witnessed a mere one percent utilization of the RM100 million budget allocated for community empowerment.

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For further context, in 2021, a substantial 73 percent of the annual allocation was effectively utilized, demonstrating a marked improvement in resource allocation compared to previous years. In 2020, the utilization rate was 63 percent, followed by 58 percent in 2019, 57 percent in 2017, and a mere 35 percent in 2016.

This shift towards a higher utilization rate in recent years underscores the organization’s growing commitment to effectively channeling funds into programs and initiatives aimed at supporting the Indian community. Dato’ Ramanan also stated,

“We assure transparency in the distribution of the allocation”.

Meanwhile, he mentioned that Mitra is currently engaged in the documentation process required for the distribution of funds earmarked for the Hardcore Poverty Alleviation program for Indian households. This program is slated for implementation in multiple phases.

“The implementation of the first phase will focus on the hardcore poor Indian community in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, with a total of 1,800 households identified through the Implementation Coordination Unit’s (ICU) e-kasih system,” he said.
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Ramanan emphasized that the per capita income within this specific group remains below RM339, underscoring the pressing need for an increase in order to lift them out of the hardcore poverty category.

Related:  3,000 Indian students to receive new laptops from MITRA

In a commitment to transparency, Ramanan assured that Mitra would take transparent measures to ensure the clear and accountable distribution of funds. This includes the systematic uploading of information regarding each beneficiary of the program onto Mitra’s website. This transparent approach aims to eliminate any potential confusion or ambiguity in the allocation of funds and further reinforces Mitra’s dedication to its mission of poverty alleviation for this vulnerable group.

Looking ahead to the upcoming presentation of Budget 2024, he expressed his optimism about the possibility of receiving increased allocations for the Indian community. His confidence stemmed from the fact that the RM100 million fund allocated for the current year had been fully distributed and utilized.

This successful allocation and utilization serve as a strong indicator that there may be a willingness to allocate even more resources to support the needs and initiatives of the Indian community in the forthcoming budget.

Source: Malay Mail

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