(a) whether a number of projects under the Ministry such as computerisation
and computer networking of Consumer Fora have not been completed despite inception
of these projects during the Tenth Plan period;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
(c) the time by which such projects are likely to be completed?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC
DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K. V. THOMAS)
(a) to (c): Yes, Madam. The project of `Computerization & Consumer Networking of Consumer
Fora in the country (CONFONET)`, was started in the fag end of Tenth Plan period
(2004-05). It was continued in Eleventh Plan Period and is continuing also in Twelfth
Plan Period as computerization and networking of Consumer Fora spread all over the country
is a time consuming and ongoing process involving upgradation of technology and
corresponding recruitment & training of operational staff. The project is likely
to be completed by the end of the Twelfth plan period.