As on 31 July, 2011 the Government has released a total sum of Rs. 6615 under the Sam RSVY).Of this amount, a utilization Rs. 5914 has been reported by the same date.
accelerate the development process and improve the quality of life of the people in 147 identified backward districts of the country with the joint efforts of the Centre and the States.The scheme aimed at focused development programmes for backward areas which would help reduce imbalances and speed up development.
Subsequently it was decided to launch Backward Regions Grant Fund (BRGF) Programme to be implemented by Ministry of Raj in 2006-07 with RSVY subsumed into the BRGF. Each district under RSVY was to get Rs.45 @ Rs.7.50 per year. released by the Planning Commission and balance of the entitlement was released from BRGF.All the 147 districts covered under the RSVY had been released their full allocation of Rs.45 each by December, 2009.The State-wise details of funds released and utilization reported under the RSVY is at Annexe.
Raj V. Chandra in a written reply in the today.