(a) whether the Union Government has received any proposal from the Government of Madhya Pradesh for seeking assistance of Rs.340.00 lakh to strengthen the poultry sector in the State particularly in Gwalior, Jabalpur, Riwa and Sagar; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the time by which said proposal is likely to be approved and amount released?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI TASLIMUDDIN)
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b): The proposals received sought financial assistance of Rs.68 lakh each for strengthening infrastructural facilities at the State Poultry Farms at Jabalpur, Gwalior, Sagar and Rewa. All these proposals were approved and first installment of funds released to the State in October, 2006.