Question : SPECIAL PACKAGE TO PUNJAB



(a) whether any representation has been received about grant of special package of incentive as well as economic package to State of Punjab as granted to State of Himachal Pradesh, J&K and Uttranchal by the Government earlier;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the Government’s reaction thereto?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI S.S. PALANIMANICKAM)

(a): No, Sir. No special package/incentive has been granted to the States of Himachal Pradesh, J&K and Uttranchal this year.

(b)& (c): Do not arise.