Question : PER CAPITA ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR ASSAM



(a) the per capita allocation and utilization of funds for Agro and Rural Development in the State of Assam during each of the last three years and the current year; and

(b) the allocation sought by the State Government and the amount sanctioned by the Planning Commission for the said purpose during the above period, year-wise?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS. (SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY)

(a) & (b): Sectoral Allocation of the aggregate plan size of a State is approved by the Planning Commission based on the State’s Proposal for the sectoral allocation. Planning Commission does not make sector-wise per capita allocation of Plan Resources.

The proposed and approved allocation for Agriculture & Allied sector and Rural Development Sector of Assam and expenditure of the allocated outlay during Annual Plan 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10 is detailed below. The size of the Annual Plan 2010-11 of Assam, is yet to be finalised.


(Rs.Crore) S.No Sectors Annual Plan 2007-08 Annual Plan 2008-09 Annual Plan 2009-10


Proposed/ Expendr. Proposed/ Expendr. Proposed/ Expendr. Approved Approved Approved Outlay Outlay Outlay 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
I Agricul ture & Allied Sector 212.68 126.66 426.67 342.94 495.94 421.55#
II Rural Develop ment 320.51 434.72 617.80 300.10 848.18 720.95#

# Estimated