Question : ENVIRONMENT PROJECTS IN PUNJAB



(a) the details of Centrally sponsored environment projects launched in the state of Punjab during the last three years;

(b) the total amount provided by the Government for this purpose during the said period; and

(c) the details of achievement made in this regard?

Answer given by the minister



MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT & FORESTS (SHRIMATI JAYANTHI NATARAJAN)

(a),(b)&(c) The Ministry of Environment and Forests has been implementing two Centrally Sponsored thematic Schemes in the environment sector under which financial assistance is provided to implementing agencies. Details of projects launched in the State of Punjab during the last three years under these schemes along with details of achievement made are given in Annexure. A total amount of Rs.96.02 crore has been provided by the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests to the State of Punjab under these two schemes during the last three years.