(a) whether construction of a multi purpose cultural complex at Raipur has been completed;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) if not, the present status of the said project;
(d) whether the Union Government has received any proposal from the State Government of
Chhattisgarh for expansion of the said project; and
(e) if so, the response of the Union Government thereto?
MINISTER OF HOUSING & URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION AND MINISTER OF CULTURE (KUMARI SELJA)
(a)to(c): No sir. The proposal for setting up a Multi-Purpose Cultural Complex (MPCC)
at Raipur at a total project cost of Rs. 2.00 crore with a central assistance of 50% amount,
i.e., Rs. 1.00 crore, was approved by the Ministry of Culture in the year 2004-05.
The Ministry has since released the full amount of Central share. First instalment of
Rs. 25.00 lakh was released on 29th March 2005. Second instalment of Rs. 75 lakh was
released on 20th March 2008.
(d): No, sir.
(e): Does not arise.