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(a) whether the UNIDO ( United Nations Industrial Development Council) in collaboration with the North Eastern Council has drawn out plans for developing Export Promotion Zones in the North Eastern Region;
(b) if so, the details of the plans indicating the number, cost and location of the Export Promotion Zones and the nature of the industries to be set up therein;
(c) whether the plans have since been approved;
(d) if not, the reasons for the delay; and
(e) the steps so far taken in that direction?