(a) whether the Planning Commission has sanctioned any new development schemes for Bihar;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the details of funds released project-wise during the last three years?
(a) whether the Planning Commission has sanctioned any new development schemes for Bihar;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the details of funds released project-wise during the last three years?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND PLANNING (SHRI RAJEEV SHUKLA)
(a) to (c): The Planning Commission approves the sector/sub-sector wise outlay for the State
in consultation with the State Government. The sector/sub-sector wise outlay approved by the
Planning Commission for last three years for the state of Bihar is at Annexure-I. In addition,
Planning Commission also approves the Special Plan for Bihar. The project wise funds released
for the projects implemented under Special Plan for Bihar for the last three years is at
Annexure-II.
The Government of India has also decided to continue the Special Plan for Bihar in the remaining
four years (2013-14 to 2016-17) of the 12th Five Year Plan with an allocation of Rs. 12,000
crore for the entire Twelve Five Year Plan period. The list of projects, along with approved
project cost, which have been approved for the state of Bihar for implementation during the
12th Five Year Plan period, is given at Annexure-III.