Question : IMPLEMENTATION OF MSDP



(a) the present status of implementation of Multi-Sectoral Development Programme (MSDP) in the country;

(b) the funds allocated, released and utilized under the MSDP in the country during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise;

(c) the physical targets set and achieved during the said period, State-wise; and

(d) the details of development works likely to be undertaken during the Twelfth Five Year Plan in the country, State-wise?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS(SHRI NINONG ERING)

(a): Out of the total allocation of Rs. 3780 crore for Multi-sectoral Development Programme during the 11th Five Year Plan, approvals to the projects amounting to Rs. 3733.90 crore have been given and Rs.2935.93 crore has been released till 31.3.2012. The programme has been continued in the current year (2012-13). District Plans worth Rs. 680.94 crore have been approved and Rs.280.93 crore has been released till date.

(b): The State-wise details of the funds allocated, released and utilized during the last three years and the current year are at Annexure-I.

(c) : The State-wise physical targets and achievement of the programme are enclosed at Annexures-II and III.

(d): The programme aims at improving the socio-economic conditions of minorities and providing basic amenities to them for improving the quality of life of the people and reducing imbalances in the identified minority concentration areas during the 12th Five Year Plan period. The development works to be undertaken would be related to the provision of better infrastructure for education, health, sanitation, pucca housing, drinking water, besides beneficiary oriented schemes for creating income generating opportunities., connecting roads, ICDS centres, skill development and marketing facilities.