Question : DEVELOPMENT OF BIOSPHERE RESERVES IN MADHYA PRADESH

(a) whether the Government proposed to develop any biosphere reserves in Madhya Pradesh;

(b) if so, the details thereof, location-wise;

(c) whether the State Government has approved the said reserve;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether any scheme has been formulated for rehabilitation of the tribals living in these areas; and

(f) if so, the details thereof alongwith the time by which it is likely to be completed?

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH)

(a) Panna area in Madhya Pradesh has been proposed for designation as a biosphere reserve.

(b)to(d) Details of location and consent of the State Government are not received.

(e) & (f) Does not arise.