(a) the details of Tenth Plan proposals for reduction of regional economic
disparities – both inter state and intra-state;
(b) the States identified as States having very weak revenue base;
(c) the details of changes in formula of plan assistance envisaged for Tenth Plan
period, in order to achieve faster pace of development, sustain the economic
development and strengthen the revenue base, State-wise;
(d) which are the States consuming substantial portion of their revenue in debt
services;
(e) whether change in grant-loan ratio in Plan assistance for States has been
considered during the Tenth Plan period, if so, the details thereof;
(f) if not, reasons therefor;
(g) whether higher component of central plan grant to backward States with weak
revenue base is being considered; and
(h) if not, the details thereof?