Question : FISHERIES IN MAPHYA PRADESH



(a) whether the Fishery Department of Government of Madhya Prade Bh had sent a scheme amounting to Rs.130.362 lakhs for development of certain reservoirs to the Union Government; and

(b) if so, the time by which this scheme is likely to be approved by the Union Government?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MMSTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV)

(A) & (B): Madhya Pradesh had aubmitted a scheme during Ncrvcmticr, 1996 for development of 17 reservoirs in the State at an estimated cost o! Rs. 130.362 lakhs. Since the Ministry of Agriculture is not implementing any scheme on development of reservoirs, the prfposal of the State Government has not been considered.