(a) The quantum of unspent financial provisions registered in 2001-2002 under the Taj protection Mission, Prevention of Pollution of National Rivers and Eco-Development Projects around important Protected Areas in India:
(b) the reasons for unutilization of fund; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government to fully utilize the allocated fund?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS(SHRI DILIP SINGH JU DEV)
(a) The quantum of unspent financial provisions registered in 2001-2002 under the Taj Protection Mission was nil, whereas, under the Prevention of Pollution of National Rivers and Eco-Development Projects unspent amount was Rs. 35.28 crores and Rs. 6.33 crores respectively.
(b) Budget provided for Prevention of Pollution of National Rivers and Eco-Development Projects were not fully utilised due to delay in submission of Utilisation Certificates by the State Governments and delay in transfer of funds to the newly created States.
(c) The Government of India is monitoring the utilisation of funds and issuing necessary instructions from time to time.