Question : PROJECTS UNDER ASIDE



(a) whether the Union Government has received a proposal from Government of Goa regarding projects under Export Infrastructure and Allied Activities (ASIDE); and

(b) if so, the status of same alongwith the likely steps to approve this proposal?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA)

(a) A communication has been received from the Chief Minister of Goa seeking additional allocation of funds to Goa under State component of Assistance to States for Developing Export Infrastructure and Allied Activities (ASIDE) Scheme.

(b) The proposals for schemes under ASIDE scheme are considered on the basis of a formula for allocation of funds. The proposal of Goa Government will be considered in terms of this formula.