Question : INCLUSION OF MORE DISTRICTS UNDER MSDP

(a) whether the Union Government has received any proposal from the Governments of Bihar and Gujarat to include more districts including Kasaragod under Multi-Sectoral Development Programme;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the action taken by the Union Government in this regard?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) : No, Madam.

(b) & (c) : Do not arise in view of (a) above.