(a) the funds allocated to Madhya Pradesh for Watershed Scheme during 1999-2000; and
(b) the amount utilised till the end of March 2000, district-wise?
(a) the funds allocated to Madhya Pradesh for Watershed Scheme during 1999-2000; and
(b) the amount utilised till the end of March 2000, district-wise?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT
(SHRI A. RAJA )
(a). There is no Scheme titled as ` Watershed Scheme.`
However, the Department of Land Resources is implementing an
Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP) for the
development of wastelands/degraded lands on watershed basis
under the Guidelines for Watershed Development in the State.
Under this programme, no allocation of funds is made to the
States. However, funds are released on project to project
basis. During the year 1999-2000, an amount of Rs. 1011.12
lakhs has been released to Jila Panchayats/DRDAs in the State
under the Programme.
(b) The information is being collected and will be laid
on the Table of the House.