Question : ASSISTANCE FROM USA

(a) the details of economic cooperation with, and the development assistance received from the United States of America (USA) sector-wise for each of the last three years, and the current year till date;

(b) whether the USA has recently evinced keen interest in the development and financing of infrastructure sector in the country;

(c) if so, the details thereof and the key areas identified for the purpose;

(d) whether any modalities have been worked out in this regard; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE fSHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA)

(a) The details are given at Annexure.

(b) Yes, Sir.

(c, d & e) Development and financing of infrastructure in the country is discussed during the meetings under the aegis of India - US Economic and Financial Partnership. The Cabinet in its meeting held on 20.9.13 has approved a proposal from Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of Republic of India and the Government of the United States of America on cooperation in New and Renewable Energy to facilitate Clean Energy Access.