Question : FOREST DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS



(a) whether the functioning of the Forest Development Corporations has been stalled for the last few years due to non-availability of funds from the Union Government and the World Bank : and

(b) if so, the steps taken in this regard ?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS ( SHRI T.R.BAALU)

(a) No, Sir.

(b) Does not arise .