(a) whether the Government have accorded approval for promotion of aquaculture in fresh water in Madhya Pradesh during 2001-2002; and
(b) if so, the time by which the amount of the Centre`s share is likely to be released for the purpose?
(a) whether the Government have accorded approval for promotion of aquaculture in fresh water in Madhya Pradesh during 2001-2002; and
(b) if so, the time by which the amount of the Centre`s share is likely to be released for the purpose?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV)
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b): An amount of Rs.19.97 lakh as one time central assistance towards 100% grant under the Pilot Scheme on Integrated Development of Inland Capture Fisheries Resources (Development of Reservoir Fisheries) has been released to Government of Madhya Pradesh on 21-8-2001. No funds have been released to the State Government under the ongoing Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Development of Freshwater Aquaculture during the current year since the State is having an unspent balance of Central share to the tune of Rs.99.96 lakhs.