Question : WATERSHED SCHEME



(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?

Answer given by the minister

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.