(a) whether the Government of Madhya Pradesh has sent a proposal under centrally sponsored scheme involving the cost of 170 lakh rupees to strengthen the poultry farming in the State particularly in Gwalior and Jabalpur; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the time by which said proposal is likely to be approved and amount released?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI TASLIMUDDIN)
(a)&(b): The Government of Madhya Pradesh has submitted proposals seeking financial assistance of Rs.170.00 lakhs under centrally sponsored scheme `Assistance to State Poultry/Duck Farms` to strengthen its farms at Gwalior and Jabalpur.
It will be possible to take up the above mentioned proposals only after receipt of utilization certificate for an amount of Rs.213.73 lakhs released to the State in respect of five poultry farms during the period 2001-02 to 2004-05.