(a) whether the Government has approved a scheme for a multi-cultural
complex in Chhattisgarh known as Bahu Ayami Sanskriti Sansthan at Raipur;
(b) if so, the details thereof including the time by which the project is
likely to be completed;
(c) the details of funds sanctioned and released so far for the purpose;
(d) whether the Government has received any proposal from the State of
Chhattisgarh for the expansion of the said scheme; and
(e) if so, the response of the Government thereto?
MINISTER OF HOUSING AND URBAN PROVERTY ALLEVIATION AND MINISTER OF CULTURE (KUMARI SELJA)
(a) to (c) Yes, Sir. The Government approved in the year 2004-05 the proposal
for construction of a project known as Bahu Ayami Sanskriti Sansthan in Chhattisgarh
at Raipur under Multi Purpose Cultural Complexes (MPCC) Scheme at a total cost of
Rs. 2.00 crore with Rs. 1.00 crore as Central Government’s share. Total amount of
Central share has since been released in two instalments as detailed below:
(Rs in crore)
Amount released Year of release
1st Instalment 0.25 2004-05 2nd Instalment 0.75 2007-08
Total 1.00