(a) the total amount of financial assistance provided to Orissa for sickness of Small Scale Industries;
(b) whether the Union Government have sought progress report regarding the utilisation of the amount, district-wise and State-wise; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES AND AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES (SMT. VASUNDHARA RAJE)
(a): A total amount of Rs. 23 lakhs was provided to State of Orissa during the financial year 1982-83 to 1984-85 for revival of sick Small Scale units under the then prevailing centrally sponsored Margin Money Scheme.
(b) & (c): Yes, Sir. Utilisation certificates were sought by the Union Government state-wise. The amount has been fully utilised under the erstwhile centrally sponsored scheme of Margin Money in Orissa.