Question : MULTI SECTORAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

(a) the details of districts identified under minority concentrated districts for the implementation of Multi Sectoral Development Programme, State-wise;

(b) the details of various works undertaken under this programme, funds earmarked, allocated and utilized during the last two years and the current year, State-wise;

(c) whether there has been slow implementation of the said programme;

(d) if so, whether any detailed assessment has been made to identify reasons for the slow implementation of the programme; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR MINORITY AFFAIRS (SALMAN KHURSHID)

(a) 90 Minority Concentration Districts (MCDs) were identified on the basis of substantial minority population and relative backwardness in terms of selected socio-economic and basic amenities parameters based on data of 2001 Census. A list of MCDs is at Annex I.

(b) The list of work/projects approved, tentative allocation, funds released and utilised State-wise for 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2010-11 are at Annex- II.

(c) No Sir.
(d) and (e) Do not arise.