(a) the funds allocated to North Eastern States under various schemes during 2009-10 and
2010-11;
(b) whether the Government proposes to implement any special scheme for tribal people of
the region;
(c) If so, the details thereof; and
(d) If not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING, PARLIAMENTARY
AFFAIRS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCES(Dr. ASHWANI KUMAR)
(a): The Planning Commission approves sector-wise allocation of the Annual Plan proposals
submitted by the respective state governments, which are based on the States’ own resources,
including budgetary borrowing and Central Assistance. The detailed sector-wise schematic
allocation are done by the State Governments concerned. A Statement indicating the Sector-
wise allocation of funds of the North Eastern States for 2009-10 and 2010-11 is at Annexure-
I (A& B).
As regards the major Centrally Sponsored Schemes(Flagship programme) a statement
indicating allocations for 2009-10 and 2010-11 for the North Eastern States, as available in
the Planning Commission, is at Annexure-II.
(b) to (d): Many of the North Eastern States are predominantly inhabited by the indigenous
Tribal people. Therefore, the development programmes are targeting the Tribal inhabited
areas as a part of normal plan, which include special provisions like funds under Article
275(1) of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. For the States of Assam, Tripura and Manipur, the
funds are allocated for the welfare of Tribal people from the allocations under the Tribal Sub
plan of the States. In addition, funds are also earmarked for the Autonomous District
Councils under the Sixth Schedule of the constitution and Autonomous District Councils
formed under the States’ Act.