Question : REVIEW OF NCES PROGRAMMES

(a)whether the Government has been undertaking periodic review of the progress of various programmes/ schemes being implemented under the Non-conventional energy programme in the country;

(b)if so, the details thereof in terms of target set and achieved during the Ninth Plan and first two years of Tenth Plan under these programmes in each State;

(c)whether inspite of enough potential in generating power through these programmes/schemes the expenditure incurred thereon have been too low;

(d) if so, the facts thereof along-with the reasons therefor; and

(e) the steps taken by the Government to ensure adequate allocation of funds for effective implementation of these programmes/ schemes?

MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF NON-CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI VILAS MUTTEMWAR)

(a) : Yes, Sir.

(b): State-wise, physical and financial achievements under various non-conventional energy programmes during the 9th Plan (1997-2002) and the first two years of the 10th Plan (2002-2004) are given in Annexure-I , Annexure-II and Annexure III.

(c): No, Sir.

(d): Does not arise.

(e): Adequate allocation of funds is ensured through development of appropriate programmes for harnessing non-conventional energy sources that are aligned with national development priorities, policies and goals.