(a) whether the Government has created a stimulus package for Jammu and Kashmir to address the economic slump caused by the yearlong lockdown and communication blockade;
(b) if so, the quantum of funds that have been allocated;
(c) the quantum of funds released as on December 31, 2020; and
(d) the quantum of funds utilized as on December 31, 2020?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)
(a) and (b): The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has approved business revival package of Rs. 1,352.99 Crore on 25th September, 2020.
(c) and (d): An amount of Rs. 434.08 crore was released up to 31st December, 2020, out of which Rs. 250 crore was as Economic Package and Rs. 184.08 crore as COVID-19 Relief. The amount of Rs. 434.08 crore has been fully utilized by 31st December, 2020.
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