Question : WORLD BANK ASSISTANCE TO FORESTRY PROJECTS



(a) the details of forestry projects funded by the World Bank, Asian Development Bank and other international financial institutions in the country including Gujarat during the last three years, State-wise;

(b) the present status of these projects including their objectives;

(c) the estimated cost of each of these projects; and

(d) the target date set for their completion?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONEMT AND FORESTS (SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH)

(a) to (d). Forestry Projects have been funded only by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in the country during the last three years. The details of forestry projects funded during the last three years, State-wise including Gujarat, their present status and objectives,cost of projects and duration of the projects including completion year are given at Annexure. All projects mentioned in the annexure are in different stages of implementation.