Question : PACKAGE FOR J K



(a) the financial packages announced and sanctioned for the State of Jammu & Kashmir during each of the last three years, sector-wise;

(b) the details of utilisation of funds under the said packages along with the progress of implementation of the schemes/ works, sector-wise;

(c) the time-frame for completion of major work especially power and roads schemes; and

(d) the steps taken by the Government to expedite the incomplete works?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI SRIPRAKASH JAISWAL)

(a): There are no financial packages as such announced during the last three years. However, the details of the schemes under the Prime Minister`s Reconstruction Plan for Jammu and Kashmir, announced in November, 2004 are given in Annexure - `A`.

(b) & (d): The State Government and respective Central Ministries/ Departments are reviewing the progress and implementation of various schemes from time to time. The overall review and monitoring is done by Ministry of Home Affairs.

As per the latest reports, the time frame for completion and the progress made are given in Column 3 and 5 respectively of Annexure- `A`.

The Government attaches highest importance to early implementation of the schemes at all levels.